Baffle adjustment device

By designing a baffle adjustment device, the precise position adjustment of the baffle is achieved using multiple frames and adjustment components, which solves the problem of the baffle pipe hole offset and improves the heat exchange efficiency and production efficiency.

CN112539676BActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28MORIMATSU (JIANGSU) HEAVY IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202011010017.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-09-23
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2040-09-23

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Technical Problem

During the tube bundle assembly process of shell-tube heat exchangers, the position of the tube holes of the baffle plate is prone to be offset, resulting in the incontinence of the heat exchange tube when penetrated.

Method used

A baffle plate adjustment device is designed, including a first frame, a second frame, a main support assembly, an auxiliary support assembly, an X-direction adjustment assembly and a Z-direction adjustment assembly. Through the cooperation of these components, the adjustment of the baffle plate in the X-direction, Y-direction, and the adjustment of the XZ plane angle and the adjustment of the XZ plane are achieved.

Benefits of technology

Effectively ensure that the tube holes of the baffle plate are centered with the heat exchange tube, improve the efficiency and quality of the heat exchange tube insertion into the tube holes of the baffle plate, and reduce production costs.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a baffle adjustment device, which includes a first frame, a second frame, a main support assembly, two auxiliary support assemblies, an X-axis adjustment assembly and a Z-axis adjustment assembly. The first frame is slidably arranged on the second frame along the Y direction. The X-axis adjustment assembly includes an X-axis driving member and an X-axis driving shaft movably connected to the X-axis driving member. The X-axis driving shaft is connected to at least one of the auxiliary support assemblies to achieve the two auxiliary support assemblies approaching or moving away from each other; the Z-axis adjustment assembly includes a Z-axis driving member and a Z-axis driving shaft movably connected to the Z-axis driving member to drive the main support assembly to move along the Z direction. Such a design can realize the adjustment of the position of the baffle in the X direction, the Y direction and the Z direction, and effectively ensure that the tube hole of the baffle is centered with the heat exchange tube. The working principle is simple and ingenious, with high stability, high reliability and low production cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to tube bundle assembly equipment for a shell and tube heat exchanger, and in particular to a baffle regulating device. Background Art

[0002] Heat exchangers are devices that transfer part of the heat of hot fluid to cold fluid. Shell and tube heat exchangers are mainly composed of shell, tube bundle, tube sheet and tube box. The tube bundle is mainly composed of tube sheet, heat exchange tube, baffle, tie rod and distance tube. Shell and tube heat exchangers can have as few as dozens or as many as tens of thousands of heat exchange tubes depending on the diameter of the equipment.

[0003] In the traditional installation method, the tube bundle assembly process of the shell and tube heat exchanger generally first connects the tube sheet, baffles and other components into a tube bundle skeleton through the distance tube and tie rod and other components according to the different structures and manufacturing sequence requirements, and then inserts the heat exchange tubes into the corresponding tube holes of each baffle in turn, and then inserts the entire tube bundle component into the shell cylinder, and finally assembles the other end tube sheet and guides the heat exchange tube to the corresponding tube hole of the end tube sheet. When the heat exchange tube passes through the baffle tube hole, the tube hole position is prone to offset, so it is necessary to design a baffle adjustment device to ensure that the tube hole of the baffle is centered with the heat exchange tube. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a baffle adjustment device which is convenient for adjusting the position of the baffle.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions: a baffle adjustment device, which includes a first frame, a second frame, a main support assembly, two auxiliary support assemblies, an X-axis adjustment assembly and a Z-axis adjustment assembly, wherein the first frame is slidably arranged on the second frame along the Y direction, the main support assembly, the auxiliary support assembly, the X-axis adjustment assembly and the Z-axis adjustment assembly are respectively arranged on the first frame, the two auxiliary support assemblies are located on both sides of the main support assembly in the X direction, the auxiliary support assembly is higher than the main support assembly, the X-axis adjustment assembly includes an X-axis drive member and an X-axis drive shaft movably connected to the X-axis drive member, the X-axis drive shaft is connected to at least one of the auxiliary support assemblies, and is used to drive the two auxiliary support assemblies to move closer to or away from each other; the Z-axis adjustment assembly includes a Z-axis drive member and a Z-axis drive shaft movably connected to the Z-axis drive member, the Z-axis drive shaft is connected to the main support assembly, and is used to drive the main support assembly to move along the Z direction.

[0006] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the main support assembly and / or the auxiliary support assembly is provided with a circular wheel for supporting the baffle.

[0007] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the main support assembly includes at least two circular wheels located at the same height for supporting the baffle.

[0008] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the main support assembly includes a first fixed block and a second fixed block fixed to the upper surface of the first fixed block, the first fixed block is connected to the Z-direction drive shaft, and the circular wheel is rotatably arranged on the second fixed block.

[0009] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the second fixing block is provided with a groove, and the round wheel is accommodated in the groove.

[0010] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the main support assembly also includes a third fixed block fixed to the first fixed block and a rotating drive member fixed to the third fixed block. The driving end of the rotating drive member is movably connected to the circular wheel for driving the circular wheel to drive the baffle to rotate.

[0011] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first frame is provided with a first linear rail extending along the X direction, and the two auxiliary support assemblies are provided with a first sliding groove slidably connected to the first linear rail.

[0012] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the auxiliary support assembly includes a slide plate, a vertical plate, a support block and two circular wheels. The slide plate is slidably arranged on the first frame along the X direction, the vertical plate is fixed to the upper surface of the slide plate, the support block is rotatably fixed to the vertical plate, and the two circular wheels are rotatably fixed to the support block and are staggered in the X direction and the Z direction.

[0013] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first frame includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, several side plates and two bridging blocks, the side plates are fixedly connected to the upper plate and the bottom plate, the two bridging blocks are symmetrically arranged along the X direction, the bridging block includes a horizontal portion and an upright portion extending downward from the inner end of the horizontal portion, the lower surface of the horizontal portion is provided with a second sliding groove extending along the Y direction, the lower end of the upright portion is fixedly connected to the bottom plate, the second frame is provided with a second linear rail extending along the Y direction, and the second linear rail is slidably connected to the second sliding groove.

[0014] As a further improved technical solution of the present invention, the first frame includes a first inner bracket and a second inner bracket arranged along the Y direction, the first inner bracket includes a positioning block, a fixing plate and a plurality of columns, the positioning block includes a horizontal plate and two vertical plates extending downward from both ends of the horizontal plate along the X direction, the horizontal plate has a first through hole and a plurality of second through holes located outside the first through hole, the fixing plate is fixed to the lower surface of the horizontal plate, the column is fixed to the fixing plate and passes upward through the second through hole, the Z-direction driving member is fixed to the fixing plate, the Z-direction driving shaft passes upward through the first through hole and is connected to the main support assembly, and the X-direction adjustment assembly is arranged on the second inner bracket.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the first frame of the baffle adjustment device of the present invention is slidably arranged on the second frame along the Y direction. When the first frame moves along the Y direction, the position of the baffle along the Y direction can be adjusted; the X-direction adjustment component includes an X-direction drive member and an X-direction drive shaft movably connected to the X-direction drive member, and the X-direction drive shaft is connected to at least one of the auxiliary support components, and is used to drive the two auxiliary support components to move closer to or away from each other, so as to adjust the position of the baffle along the X direction; the Z-direction adjustment component includes a Z-direction drive member and a Z-direction drive shaft movably connected to the Z-direction drive member, and the Z-direction drive shaft is connected to the main support component, and is used to drive the main support component to move along the Z direction, so as to adjust the position of the baffle along the Z direction. Such a design effectively ensures that the tube holes of the baffle are centered with the heat exchange tubes, and the baffle adjustment device has a simple structure, a simple and ingenious working principle, high stability, high reliability, and low production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a baffle placed in the baffle adjustment device of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the baffle adjustment device of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the first inner bracket, the main support assembly and the Z-axis adjustment assembly of the baffle adjustment device of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded three-dimensional diagram.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a stereoscopic view of the Z-direction adjustment assembly of the baffle adjustment device of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a stereoscopic view of the baffle adjustment device of the present invention, without showing the main support assembly and the Z-axis adjustment assembly.

[0022] Figure 7 It is a stereoscopic diagram of the auxiliary support assembly and the X-axis adjustment assembly of the baffle adjustment device of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] See also Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the present invention provides a baffle adjustment device 100, which is used to adjust the position of the baffle 101 in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction and the angle of the plane in the XZ direction. The baffle adjustment device 100 includes a first frame 10, two second frames 20, a main support assembly 30, two auxiliary support assemblies 40, an X-direction adjustment assembly 50, and a Z-direction adjustment assembly 60.

[0024] The first frame 10 includes two upper plates 11, a bottom plate 12, several side plates 13, a first inner bracket 14, a second inner bracket 15 and two bridge blocks 16. The two upper plates 11 extend along the X direction and are spaced apart along the Y direction. The upper surface of each upper plate 11 is provided with a first linear rail 110 extending along the X direction. The auxiliary support assembly 40 is provided with a first sliding groove 410 slidably connected to the first linear rail 110. The cross-sections of the first linear rail 110 and the first sliding groove 410 are triangular. The bottom plate 12 is located below the upper plate 11 and is parallel to each other. The bottom plate 12 has a terminal 120 extending beyond the upper plate 11 along the X direction. The upper end of the side plate 13 is fixedly connected to the upper plate 11, and the lower end is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 12.

[0025] The first inner bracket 14 and the second inner bracket 15 are arranged along the Y direction. The first inner bracket 14 includes an "n"-shaped positioning block 141, a fixing plate 142 and a plurality of columns 143. The positioning block 141 includes a horizontal plate 1411 and two vertical plates 1412 extending downward from both ends of the horizontal plate 1411 along the X direction. The horizontal plate 1411 has a first through hole 1413 and a plurality of second through holes 1414 located outside the first through hole 1413. The lower end of the vertical plate 1412 is fixed to the bottom plate 12. The fixing plate 142 is fixed to the lower surface of the horizontal plate 1411. The column 143 is fixed to the fixing plate 142 and passes through the second through hole 1414 upward.

[0026] The second inner bracket 15 is also in an “n” shape, which is fixed on the bottom plate 12 and located between the upper plate 11 and the bottom plate 12 . The second inner bracket 15 is spaced apart from the first inner bracket 14 along the Y direction.

[0027] The two bridging blocks 16 are symmetrically arranged along the X direction and are located on the outer sides of the upper plate 11 and the side plate 13. The bridging blocks 16 include a horizontal portion 161 and an upright portion 162 extending downward from the inner end of the horizontal portion 161. The lower surface of the horizontal portion 161 is provided with two second sliding grooves 163 extending along the Y direction. The lower end of the upright portion 162 is fixedly connected to the end 120 of the bottom plate 12.

[0028] A second linear rail 23 extending along the Y direction is provided on the upper surface of the second frame 20. The second linear rail 23 cooperates with the second sliding groove 163 of the connecting block 16 to realize the sliding connection between the first frame 10 and the second frame 20, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the position of the baffle 101 in the Y direction.

[0029] The main support assembly 30 includes a first fixed block 31, a second fixed block 32, a third fixed block 33, at least two round wheels 34 located at the same height and a rotating drive member 35. The second fixed block 32 and the third fixed block 33 are fixed to the upper surface of the first fixed block 31 at intervals. The second fixed block 32 is provided with a groove 320 for accommodating the round wheel 34. The two round wheels 34 are spaced apart along the X direction and are rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the groove 320. The rotating drive member 35 adopts a motor and is fixed to the third fixed block 33. The driving end of the rotating drive member 35 is movably connected to one of the round wheels 34 for driving the round wheel 34 to drive the baffle 101 to rotate.

[0030] The two auxiliary support assemblies 40 are located on both sides of the main support assembly 30 along the X direction and are symmetrical to each other, and are used to clamp and position the baffle 101 in the X direction, and the main support assembly 30 is lower than the auxiliary support assembly 40. Each auxiliary support assembly 40 includes a slide plate 41, two vertical plates 42 spaced apart along the Y direction, an L-shaped support block 43 and two round wheels 44. The lower surface of the slide plate 41 is provided with a first sliding groove 410, which is used to slide and connect with the first linear rail 110 on the first frame 10. The vertical plate 42 is fixed to the upper surface of the slide plate 41, and the support block 43 is rotatably fixed to the vertical plate 42, and the angle of the support block 43 is adjustable. The two round wheels 44 are rotatably fixed to the support block 43, and are staggered in the X direction and the Z direction.

[0031] The X-direction adjustment assembly 50 is disposed on the second inner bracket 15, and includes an X-direction driving member 51, an X-direction driving shaft 52 and a sleeve 53 movably connected to the X-direction driving member 51, the sleeve 53 being fixed to the slide plate 41, and the X-direction driving shaft 52 being threadedly connected to the sleeve 53. When the X-direction driving member 51 drives the X-direction driving shaft 52 to rotate, the X-direction driving shaft 52 drives the sleeve 53 to move together with the slide plate 41 along the X-direction, so that the two auxiliary support assemblies 40 are moved closer to or farther from each other, thereby achieving the function of clamping or releasing the baffle 101, and preventing the baffle 101 from tipping over.

[0032] The Z-axis adjustment assembly 60 includes a Z-axis driving member 61 using a cylinder and a Z-axis driving shaft 62 movably connected to the Z-axis driving member 61. The Z-axis driving member 61 is fixed to the lower surface of the fixed plate 142 of the first inner bracket 14. The Z-axis driving shaft 62 passes upward through the first through hole 1413 of the horizontal plate 1411 and is fixedly connected to the first fixed block 31 of the main support assembly 30, so as to drive the main support assembly 30 to move along the Z direction to adjust the position of the deflector 101 along the Z direction.

[0033] The working principle of the baffle adjustment device 100 of the present invention is as follows: when the baffle 101 is supported and placed on the main support assembly 30 and the auxiliary support assembly 40, the first frame 10 is manually adjusted to move relative to the second support 20 in the Y direction, and the main support assembly 30 and the auxiliary support assembly 40 drive the baffle 101 to move with the first frame 10, so as to adjust the position of the baffle 101 in the Y direction; the Z-direction adjustment assembly 60 drives the main support assembly 30 to move in the Z direction through the Z-direction drive shaft 62, so as to adjust the position of the baffle 101 in the Z direction Upward position; the X-axis driving shaft 52 of the X-axis adjusting assembly 50 drives the two auxiliary supporting assemblies 40 to move closer to or away from each other, so as to adjust the position of the baffle 101 in the X-direction; the rotating driving member 35 of the main supporting assembly 30 drives the X-axis driving shaft 52 to drive the round wheel 34 to rotate, and the baffle 101 rotates with the round wheel 34, so as to adjust the angle of the baffle 101 in the plane where the XZ direction is located, which can effectively ensure that the tube hole of the baffle 101 is centered with the heat exchange tube, improve the efficiency and quality of the heat exchange tube inserted into the baffle tube hole, and reduce the production cost.

[0034] To sum up, the baffle adjustment device 100 of the present invention can adjust the position of the baffle 101 in the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction and the rotation angle of the plane in the XZ direction, effectively ensuring that the tube holes of the baffle 101 are aligned with the heat exchange tubes. The baffle adjustment device 100 has a simple structure, a simple and ingenious working principle, high stability, high reliability, and low production cost.

[0035] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention but not to limit the technical solutions described in the present invention. The understanding of this specification should be based on the technicians in the relevant technical field. For example, the directional descriptions such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "up", and "down" are described in detail in this specification with reference to the above embodiments. However, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that technicians in the relevant technical field can still modify or replace the present invention with equivalents, and all technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A baffle adjustment device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first frame, a second frame, a main support assembly, two auxiliary support assemblies, an X-axis adjustment assembly and a Z-axis adjustment assembly, wherein the first frame is slidably arranged on the second frame along the Y direction, the main support assembly, the auxiliary support assembly, the X-axis adjustment assembly and the Z-axis adjustment assembly are respectively arranged on the first frame, the two auxiliary support assemblies are located on both sides of the main support assembly in the X direction, the auxiliary support assembly is higher than the main support assembly, the X-axis adjustment assembly comprises an X-axis driving member and an X-axis driving shaft movably connected to the X-axis driving member, the X-axis driving shaft is connected to at least one of the auxiliary support assemblies, and is used to realize that the two auxiliary support assemblies are close to or away from each other; the Z-axis adjustment assembly comprises a Z-axis driving member and a Z-axis driving shaft movably connected to the Z-axis driving member, the Z-axis driving shaft is connected to the main support assembly, and is used to drive the main support assembly to move along the Z direction.

2. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main support assembly and / or the auxiliary support assembly are provided with a circular wheel for supporting the baffle.

3. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main support assembly includes at least two circular wheels located at the same height for supporting the baffle.

4. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main support assembly includes a first fixed block and a second fixed block fixed to the upper surface of the first fixed block, the first fixed block is connected to the Z-direction driving shaft, and the circular wheel is rotatably disposed on the second fixed block.

5. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second fixing block is provided with a groove, and the round wheel is accommodated in the groove.

6. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main support assembly also includes a third fixed block fixed to the first fixed block and a rotating drive member fixed to the third fixed block. The driving end of the rotating drive member is movably connected to the circular wheel for driving the circular wheel to drive the baffle to rotate.

7. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first frame is provided with a first linear rail extending along the X direction, and the two auxiliary support assemblies are provided with a first sliding groove slidably connected to the first linear rail.

8. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary support assembly includes a slide plate, a vertical plate, a support block and two round wheels. The slide plate is slidably arranged on the first frame along the X direction, the vertical plate is fixed to the upper surface of the slide plate, the support block is rotatably fixed to the vertical plate, and the two round wheels are rotatably fixed to the support block and staggered in the X direction and the Z direction.

9. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first frame includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, several side plates and two bridging blocks, the side plates are fixedly connected to the upper plate and the bottom plate, the two bridging blocks are symmetrically arranged along the X direction, the bridging block includes a horizontal portion and an upright portion extending downward from the inner end of the horizontal portion, the lower surface of the horizontal portion is provided with a second sliding groove extending along the Y direction, the lower end of the upright portion is fixedly connected to the bottom plate, the second frame is provided with a second linear rail extending along the Y direction, and the second linear rail is slidably connected to the second sliding groove.

10. The baffle adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first frame includes a first inner bracket and a second inner bracket arranged along the Y direction, the first inner bracket includes a positioning block, a fixing plate and a plurality of columns, the positioning block includes a horizontal plate and two vertical plates extending downward from both ends of the horizontal plate along the X direction, the horizontal plate has a first through hole and a plurality of second through holes located outside the first through hole, the fixing plate is fixed to the lower surface of the horizontal plate, the column is fixed to the fixing plate and passes upward through the second through hole, the Z-direction driving member is fixed to the fixing plate, the Z-direction driving shaft passes upward through the first through hole and is connected to the main supporting assembly, and the X-direction adjusting assembly is arranged on the second inner bracket.

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