Foldable tubing production support device
By designing a foldable pipe support device and using a pivot shaft and opposite magnets for connection, the problems of existing supports being bulky and space-consuming are solved, achieving a lightweight, stable, easy-to-operate, and easy-to-store pipe support effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA SHIPPING IND JIANGSU
- Filing Date
- 2023-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing pipe support structures are bulky, inconvenient to use, take up a lot of space, and are difficult for a single person to operate and store.
A foldable pipe manufacturing support device was designed, including an annular base and an annular support seat. The support seat is foldable and fixed by using a pivot shaft and opposite magnets. The support device is lightweight and stable, and is suitable for single-person installation and storage.
It achieves lightweight and stable pipe section support, ensures welding quality, and can be folded and stored after welding, saving storage space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of pipe supports, and more specifically to a foldable pipe fabrication support device. Background Technology
[0002] During pipe section fabrication, flanges, sleeves, and other accessories are typically welded to the pipe ends. When welding in the field, the pipe section is placed directly on the support structure for welding the flanges or sleeves. However, the existing pipe section supports are quite bulky, making them inconvenient to set up and requiring two people to move them. After use, the pipe section supports are difficult to store due to their large size, taking up a significant amount of storage space. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a foldable pipe manufacturing support device that can be folded and stored, making it easy to install and saving space.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:
[0005] A foldable pipe manufacturing support device includes an annular base and an annular support base. The annular base has symmetrical first notches at both ends along its center line. A first pivot shaft is provided at the first notch, and a shaft hole is provided in the middle of the first pivot shaft. The two ends of the first pivot shaft are pivotally connected to the two sides of the first notch, respectively. The annular support base has a hollow support rod along its center line. A second notch is provided at one end of the support rod where it intersects with the annular support frame. A second pivot shaft is provided at the second notch, and the two ends of the second pivot shaft are pivotally connected to the two sides of the second notch, respectively. A rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the second pivot shaft, and the lower end of the rotating shaft is pivotally connected to the shaft hole of the first pivot shaft. The annular support base includes a first annular support base and a second annular support base. A corresponding slot is provided at the point where the first annular support base and the second annular support base rotate and intersect. A fixing device is provided in the slot.
[0006] Preferably, the depth of the slot is half the diameter of the annular support tube, and an installation groove is provided at the bottom of the slot.
[0007] Preferably, two opposing slots are mated together, and opposite magnets are installed in the mounting grooves of the two slots respectively.
[0008] Preferably, the card slots are provided in two pairs.
[0009] Preferably, a section of iron wire is fixedly connected to both the first annular support and the second annular support.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0011] This device is lightweight and easy to set up, allowing one person to complete the welding site setup. Its stable structure ensures that the pipe sections to be welded can be placed stably on the support device, guaranteeing welding quality. Furthermore, after welding, it can be folded and stored, saving storage space. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a foldable pipe fabrication support device;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a front view of a foldable pipe fabrication support device;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a side view of a foldable pipe fabrication support device;
[0015] Among them, 1-ring base, 2-ring support seat, 3-first pivot shaft, 4-second pivot shaft, 5-support rod, 6-rotating shaft, 7-slot, 8-wire Detailed Implementation
[0016] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. After reading this invention, any modifications of the invention in various equivalent forms by those skilled in the art will fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.
[0017] In this invention, terms such as "upper," "lower," "bottom," and "top" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are merely relational terms determined for the convenience of describing the structural relationship of the various components or elements of this invention, and do not specifically refer to any component or element in this invention, and should not be construed as limiting this invention.
[0018] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a foldable pipe manufacturing support device includes an annular base 1 and an annular support 2. The annular base has two symmetrically spaced first notches along its center line at both ends. First pivot shafts 3 are installed at each of the two first notches. A shaft hole is formed in the middle of each first pivot shaft, and both ends of the first pivot shaft are pivotally connected to the sides of the first notches. A hollow support rod 5 is provided along the center line of the annular support 2. A second notch is formed at one end of the support rod where it intersects with the annular support frame. A second pivot shaft 4 is provided at the second notch, and both ends of the second pivot shaft are pivotally connected to the sides of the second notch. The part is provided with a rotating shaft, the lower end of which is pivotally connected to the shaft hole of the first pivot shaft. The annular support includes a first annular support and a second annular support. Corresponding slots 7 are provided at the point where the first annular support and the second annular support rotate and intersect. The depth of the slot is half the diameter of the annular support tube. An installation groove is provided at the bottom of the slot. The two opposing slots are mated and fitted together. Opposite magnets are installed in the installation grooves of the two slots respectively. A total of two pairs of slots are provided on the first annular support and the second annular support. A section of iron wire 8 is fixedly connected to both the first annular support and the second annular support.
[0019] A method and principle for using a foldable pipe fabrication support device: In use, the first and second annular support seats are flipped onto the upper surface of the annular base via a first pivot shaft. Then, the first and second annular support seats are rotated via a second pivot shaft, causing their slots to align. The attraction of opposite magnets further enhances the tightness of the connection between the first and second annular support seats. Multiple support devices are arranged in parallel, with the pipe to be welded placed at the gap between the first and second annular support seats for welding. After welding, the first and second annular support seats are rotated to separate them. Then, the first and second annular support seats are flipped in opposite directions. The first and second annular support seats are then bound and secured to the annular base using two wires for storage.
[0020] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A foldable pipe manufacturing support device, characterized in that: The device includes an annular base and an annular support. The annular base has symmetrical first notches at both ends along its center line. A first pivot shaft is provided at the first notch. The first pivot shaft has a shaft hole in its middle. Both ends of the first pivot shaft are pivotally connected to the two sides of the first notch. The annular support has a hollow support rod along its center line. A second notch is provided at one end of the support rod where it intersects with the annular support. A second pivot shaft is provided at the second notch. Both ends of the second pivot shaft are pivotally connected to the two sides of the second notch. A rotating shaft is provided in the middle of the second pivot shaft. The lower end of the rotating shaft is pivotally connected to the shaft hole of the first pivot shaft. The annular support includes a first annular support and a second annular support. Corresponding slots are provided at the rotatable intersection of the first annular support and the second annular support. A fixing device is provided in the slots. The depth of the slot is half the diameter of the annular support tube, and an installation groove is provided at the bottom of the slot; two opposite slots are mated together, and opposite magnets are installed in the installation grooves of the two slots respectively; there are two pairs of slots; a section of iron wire is fixedly connected to both the first annular support and the second annular support.