A simulation regulating device and ship piping

By simulating the main frame of the adjustment device and driving the telescopic unit, the problem of lacking physical valves in the trial installation of ship pipelines is solved, realizing a fast and flexible trial installation process, meeting different size requirements and providing real-time feedback.

CN117533479BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30WUCHANG SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUCHANG SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-10-25
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

During the trial installation of ship pipelines, the lack of physical valves and components led to installation difficulties, and time and cost constraints made it difficult to complete the trial installation quickly.

Method used

The device employs a simulation adjustment mechanism, which includes a main frame, an adjustment component, and a drive component. The drive component drives the first and second telescopic units to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, thereby adjusting the overall size of the device and simulating valves of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and flexible pipeline trial assembly, avoiding the time and cost limitations of physical valves, simulating a wide range of valve lengths, suitable for various trial assembly needs, and providing real-time feedback.

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Abstract

This application discloses a simulated regulating device and a ship's pipeline, relating to the field of ship pipeline technology. The simulated regulating device includes: a main frame for simulating the outer contour of a regulating valve; an regulating assembly installed on the main frame; the regulating assembly includes a first telescopic unit and a second telescopic unit, which are symmetrically arranged along the transverse central axis of the main frame; a driving assembly connected to the first and second telescopic units respectively, driving the first and second telescopic units to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, thereby adjusting the overall size of the regulating device; and a connecting assembly installed on the first and second telescopic units, used to connect to the ship's pipeline. By setting the main frame to simulate the regulating valve in the ship's pipeline, it is convenient to quickly complete the trial installation of the ship's pipeline, avoiding the time and cost limitations of physical valves.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of marine pipeline technology, specifically relating to a simulation adjustment device and marine pipeline. Background Technology

[0002] During the trial assembly of ship piping, simulating the shape of regulating valves is crucial. However, due to various limitations, such as the lack of physical valves and time and cost constraints, using physical valves for pipe trial assembly is difficult. Therefore, a tooling without physical valves is needed to facilitate rapid pipe trial assembly while meeting the requirement of adjustable valve length. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a simulation adjustment device and a ship pipeline, which aims to at least partially solve the technical problem of the lack of physical valves and the difficulty of installation during the trial installation of ship pipelines.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A first aspect of this application provides a simulation adjustment device for simulating the trial installation of a regulating valve in a ship's pipeline. The simulation adjustment device includes: a main frame for simulating the outer contour of the regulating valve; an adjustment assembly installed on the main frame; the adjustment assembly includes a first telescopic unit and a second telescopic unit, which are symmetrically arranged along the transverse central axis of the main frame; a drive assembly connected to the first and second telescopic units respectively, driving the first and second telescopic units to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, thereby adjusting the overall size of the adjustment device; and a connection assembly installed on the first and second telescopic units, which is used to connect the ship's pipeline.

[0006] In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes: a drive handwheel; a drive rod, a first end of which is connected to the drive handwheel; a drive gear, which is connected to the first telescopic unit and the second telescopic unit respectively, and a second end of the drive rod extends into the main frame and is connected to the drive gear, thereby driving the drive gear to rotate by rotating the drive handwheel; and a driven gear, which is installed in the main frame and is connected to the ends of the first telescopic unit and the second telescopic unit away from the drive gear respectively.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first telescopic unit includes: a first turbine cylinder, installed in the main frame, one end of the first turbine cylinder being connected to the drive gear and the driven gear respectively; the drive gear drives the first turbine cylinder to rotate within the main frame; a first turbine screw, with a first drive thread on its outer wall, the first turbine screw being threadedly connected to the internal thread of the first turbine cylinder through the first drive thread, the end of the first turbine screw away from the first turbine cylinder extending to the outside of the main frame and connected to the connecting assembly, and when the first turbine rotates, the internal thread of the first turbine drives the first turbine screw to extend or retract.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first telescopic unit further includes: a first thrust wheel, the first thrust wheel being fixed to the inner wall of the main frame, and the first thrust wheel being connected to the end of the first turbine cylinder away from the drive gear.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second telescopic unit includes: a second turbine cylinder, installed in the main frame, one end of the second turbine cylinder being connected to the drive gear and the driven gear respectively; the drive gear drives the second turbine cylinder to rotate within the main frame; a second turbine screw, with a second drive thread on its outer wall, the second turbine screw being threadedly connected to the internal thread of the second turbine cylinder through the second drive thread, one end of the second turbine screw away from the second turbine cylinder extending to the outside of the main frame and connected to the connecting assembly, and when the second turbine rotates, the internal thread of the second turbine drives the second turbine screw to extend or retract.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second telescopic unit further includes: a second thrust wheel, the second thrust wheel being fixed to the inner wall of the main frame, and the second thrust wheel being connected to the end of the second turbine cylinder away from the drive gear.

[0011] In some embodiments, the drive assembly further includes a locking unit mounted on the drive rod, which locks the drive rod when it moves to a designated position.

[0012] In some embodiments, the connection assembly includes two connection flanges, which are detachably connected to the first turbine screw and the second turbine screw, respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting flange is provided with a connecting hole, and the connecting flange is connected to the pipeline of the ship through the connecting hole.

[0014] A second aspect of this application provides a ship pipeline, the ship pipeline including the aforementioned simulation adjustment device.

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this application has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0016] This application discloses a simulation adjustment device that uses a main frame to simulate a regulating valve in a ship's pipeline, facilitating rapid trial installation of the pipeline and avoiding the time and cost limitations associated with physical valves. A drive assembly drives the first and second telescopic units to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, adjusting the overall size of the adjustment device. This allows for flexible adjustment of the device, meeting simulation requirements for different sizes. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, can simulate a wide range of valve lengths, and is suitable for various trial installation needs. Real-time feedback after adjustment can be easily obtained.

[0017] This application discloses a ship pipeline system that uses a main frame to simulate a regulating valve in a ship's pipeline, facilitating rapid trial installation of the pipeline and avoiding the time and cost limitations associated with physical valves. A drive assembly is used to drive the first and second telescopic units to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, thereby adjusting the overall size of the regulating device. This allows for flexible adjustment of the device to meet different size simulation requirements. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, can simulate a wide range of valve lengths, and is suitable for various trial installation needs. Real-time feedback after adjustment can be easily obtained. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a simulation adjustment device according to an embodiment.

[0020] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 100, main frame; 110, base plate; 120, side plate; 130, top plate; 140, upper cover plate; 210, first telescopic unit; 211, first turbine cylinder; 212, first turbine lead screw; 213, first thrust wheel; 220, second telescopic unit; 221, second turbine cylinder; 222, second turbine lead screw; 223, second thrust wheel; 300, drive unit; 310, drive handwheel; 320, drive rod; 330, drive gear; 340, driven gear; 350, locking unit; 400, connecting unit; 410, connecting flange. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a simulation adjustment device according to an embodiment of this application. As shown in the figure, the device is used to simulate the trial installation of a regulating valve in a ship's pipeline. The simulation adjustment device includes: a main frame 100, used to simulate the outer contour of the regulating valve; an adjustment assembly, installed on the main frame 100; the adjustment assembly includes a first telescopic unit 210 and a second telescopic unit 220, which are symmetrically arranged along the transverse central axis of the main frame 100; a drive assembly 300, connected to the first telescopic unit 210 and the second telescopic unit 220 respectively, driving the first telescopic unit 210 and the second telescopic unit 220 to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, thereby adjusting the overall size of the adjustment device; and a connection assembly, installed on the first telescopic unit 210 and the second telescopic unit 220, used to connect the ship's pipeline. By setting the main frame 100 to simulate the regulating valve in the ship's pipeline, it is convenient to quickly complete the trial installation of the ship's pipeline, avoiding the time and cost limitations caused by physical valves. By setting the drive component 300 to drive the first telescopic unit 210 and the second telescopic unit 220 to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, the overall size of the regulating device can be adjusted. The regulating device can be flexibly adjusted to meet the simulation requirements of different sizes. This device has a simple structure, is easy to use, can simulate a large range of valve lengths, and is suitable for various trial installation requirements. It can also easily obtain real-time feedback after adjustment.

[0024] In some embodiments, the main frame 100 includes a base plate 110, side plates 120, a top plate 130, and an upper cover plate 140. The base, the two side plates 120, and the top plate 130 are fixedly connected by bolts. The top plate 130 has an opening, and the upper cover plate 140 is fixed to the opening. By providing the opening and the upper cover plate 140, it is convenient to replace the parts inside the main frame 100.

[0025] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 300 includes: a drive handwheel 310; a drive rod 320, the first end of which is connected to the drive handwheel 310; a drive gear 330, which is connected to the first telescopic unit 210 and the second telescopic unit 220 respectively, the second end of which extends into the main frame 100 and is connected to the drive gear 330, and the drive gear 330 is driven to rotate by rotating the drive handwheel 310; and a driven gear 340, which is installed in the main frame 100 and is connected to the ends of the first telescopic unit 210 and the second telescopic unit 220 away from the drive gear 330 respectively.

[0026] In some embodiments, the drive rod 320 extends through the upper cover plate 140 into the main frame 100.

[0027] In some embodiments, the first telescopic unit 210 includes: a first turbine cylinder 211, installed inside the main frame 100, one end of the first turbine cylinder 211 being connected to the drive gear 330 and the driven gear 340 respectively; the drive gear 330 drives the first turbine cylinder 211 to rotate within the main frame 100; a first turbine screw 212, with a first drive thread on its outer wall, the first turbine screw 212 being threadedly connected to the internal thread of the first turbine cylinder 211 through the first drive thread, one end of the first turbine screw 212 away from the first turbine cylinder 211 extending to the outside of the main frame 100 and connecting to the connecting assembly, when the first turbine rotates, the internal thread of the first turbine drives the first turbine screw 212 to extend or retract.

[0028] In some embodiments, the first telescopic unit 210 further includes a first thrust wheel 213, which is fixed to the inner wall of the main frame 100 and connected to the end of the first turbine cylinder 211 away from the drive gear 330.

[0029] Specifically, the first thrust wheel 213 is fixed to the side plate 120 to assist in the positioning of the first turbine cylinder 211, so that the first turbine cylinder 211 remains stable when rotating.

[0030] In some embodiments, the second telescopic unit 220 includes: a second turbine cylinder 221, installed inside the main frame 100, one end of the second turbine cylinder 221 being connected to the drive gear 330 and the driven gear 340 respectively; the drive gear 330 drives the second turbine cylinder 221 to rotate within the main frame 100; a second turbine screw 222, with a second drive thread on its outer wall, the second turbine screw 222 being threadedly connected to the internal thread of the second turbine cylinder 221 through the second drive thread, one end of the second turbine screw 222 away from the second turbine cylinder 221 extending out to the outside of the main frame 100 and connecting to the connecting assembly, when the second turbine rotates, the internal thread of the second turbine drives the second turbine screw 222 to extend or retract.

[0031] In some embodiments, the second drive pattern is opposite in direction to the first drive pattern, and when the drive gear 330 rotates, the first turbine screw 212 and the second turbine screw 222 extend outward or retract synchronously.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second telescopic unit 220 further includes a second thrust wheel 223, which is fixed to the inner wall of the main frame 100 and connected to the end of the second turbine cylinder 221 away from the drive gear 330.

[0033] Specifically, the second thrust wheel 223 is fixed to the side plate 120 to assist in the positioning of the second turbine cylinder 221, so that the second turbine cylinder 221 remains stable when rotating.

[0034] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 300 further includes a locking unit 350, which is mounted on the drive rod 320 and locks the drive rod 320 when it moves to a designated position.

[0035] In some embodiments, the locking unit 350 is fixed to the upper end of the upper cover plate 140. The locking unit 350 may be a locking device, a locking plate, a pneumatic locking slider, or other locking components.

[0036] In some embodiments, the connection assembly includes two connection flanges 410, which are detachably connected to the first turbine screw 212 and the second turbine screw 222, respectively, for easy replacement and replacement.

[0037] In some embodiments, the connecting flange 410 is provided with a connecting hole, and the connecting flange 410 is connected to the pipeline of the ship through the connecting hole.

[0038] The second aspect of this embodiment provides a ship pipeline, which includes the aforementioned simulation adjustment device. By setting the main frame 100 to simulate the regulating valve in the ship pipeline, it is convenient to quickly complete the trial installation of the ship pipeline, avoiding the time and cost limitations of physical valves. By setting the drive assembly 300 to drive the first telescopic unit 210 and the second telescopic unit 220 to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, the overall size of the adjustment device can be adjusted. This allows for flexible adjustment of the adjustment device to meet different size simulation requirements. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, can simulate a large range of valve lengths, and is suitable for various trial installation needs; it can also easily obtain real-time feedback after adjustment.

[0039] As can be seen from the above technical solution, this application has at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0040] This application discloses a simulation adjustment device that uses a main frame to simulate a regulating valve in a ship's pipeline, facilitating rapid trial installation of the pipeline and avoiding the time and cost limitations associated with physical valves. A drive assembly drives the first and second telescopic units to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, adjusting the overall size of the adjustment device. This allows for flexible adjustment of the device, meeting simulation requirements for different sizes. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, can simulate a wide range of valve lengths, and is suitable for various trial installation needs. Real-time feedback after adjustment can be easily obtained.

[0041] This application discloses a ship pipeline system that uses a main frame to simulate a regulating valve in a ship's pipeline, facilitating rapid trial installation of the pipeline and avoiding the time and cost limitations associated with physical valves. A drive assembly is used to drive the first and second telescopic units to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, thereby adjusting the overall size of the regulating device. This allows for flexible adjustment of the device to meet different size simulation requirements. The device has a simple structure, is easy to use, can simulate a wide range of valve lengths, and is suitable for various trial installation needs. Real-time feedback after adjustment can be easily obtained.

[0042] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A simulation regulating device for simulating the trial installation of regulating valves in ship pipelines, characterized in that, The analog adjustment device includes: The main frame is used to simulate the outer contour of the regulating valve; An adjustment component is installed on the main frame; the adjustment component includes a first telescopic unit and a second telescopic unit, which are symmetrically arranged along the transverse central axis of the main frame. A drive component is connected to the first telescopic unit and the second telescopic unit respectively. The drive component drives the first telescopic unit and the second telescopic unit to achieve synchronous telescopic movement, so as to adjust the overall size of the adjustment device. A connecting component is installed on the first telescopic unit and the second telescopic unit, and the connecting component is used to connect the pipelines of the ship; The driving component includes: Drive handwheel; A drive rod, the first end of which is connected to the drive handwheel; A drive gear is connected to the first telescopic unit and the second telescopic unit respectively. The second end of the drive rod extends into the main frame and is connected to the drive gear. The drive gear is driven to rotate by rotating the drive handwheel. A driven gear is installed in the main frame, and the driven gear is connected to the end of the first telescopic unit and the second telescopic unit away from the drive gear, respectively; The first telescopic unit includes: A first turbine cylinder is installed in the main frame, and one end of the first turbine cylinder is connected to the driving gear and the driven gear respectively; the driving gear drives the first turbine cylinder to rotate in the main frame. The first turbine screw has a first drive thread on its outer wall. The first turbine screw is threadedly connected to the internal thread of the first turbine cylinder through the first drive thread. The end of the first turbine screw away from the first turbine cylinder extends to the outside of the main frame and is connected to the connecting assembly. When the first turbine cylinder rotates, the internal thread of the first turbine cylinder drives the first turbine screw to extend or retract. The second telescopic unit includes: A second turbine cylinder is installed inside the main frame. One end of the second turbine cylinder is connected to the drive gear and the driven gear, respectively. The drive gear drives the second turbine cylinder to rotate within the main frame. The second turbine screw has a second drive thread on its outer wall. The second turbine screw is threaded to the internal thread of the second turbine cylinder through the second drive thread. The end of the second turbine screw away from the second turbine cylinder extends to the outside of the main frame and is connected to the connecting assembly. When the second turbine cylinder rotates, the internal thread of the second turbine cylinder drives the second turbine screw to extend or retract.

2. The analog adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first telescopic unit further includes: a first thrust wheel, which is fixed to the inner wall of the main frame and connected to the end of the first turbine cylinder away from the drive gear.

3. The analog adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second telescopic unit further includes a second thrust wheel, which is fixed to the inner wall of the main frame and connected to the end of the second turbine cylinder away from the drive gear.

4. The analog adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly also includes a locking unit, which is installed on the drive rod and locks the drive rod when it moves to a designated position.

5. The analog adjustment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes two connecting flanges, which are detachably connected to the first turbine screw and the second turbine screw, respectively.

6. The analog adjustment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting flange is provided with a connecting hole, and the connecting flange is connected to the pipeline of the ship through the connecting hole.

7. A ship pipeline, characterized in that, The ship's piping includes the simulation adjustment device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.