A monitoring system for tank truck loading

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of oil tank truck monitoring, and particularly relates to an oil tank truck loading monitoring system, which comprises a support frame installed on the outside of a vertical pipe of a loading arm, a support plate is installed on the back surface of the support frame, support blocks are installed on the upper and lower ends of the back surface of the support plate, a connecting rod is installed between the two support blocks, and a connecting block is movably installed on the outside of the connecting rod. In the present application, the second motor drives the storage rod to rotate, the storage rope drives the detection mechanism to extend into the inside of the oil tank of the oil tank truck, the first motor drives the detection mechanism to rotate so that the end of the detection mechanism is opposite to the inner wall of the oil tank of the oil tank truck, the third motor drives the detection sensor to move close to the inner wall of the oil tank of the oil tank truck through the installation column, and the detection sensor can be driven to move through the first motor, the second motor and the third motor, so that different specifications of oil tank trucks can be monitored; the water level detector can detect whether the liquid surface reaches the set liquid surface when the oil tank truck is loaded with oil, so as to avoid overloading and leakage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of oil tanker monitoring technology, specifically relating to a monitoring system for oil tanker loading. Background Technology

[0002] When a tanker truck delivers oil to another tanker truck, the loading arm needs to be inserted into the tanker truck before the oil is loaded and unloaded. To prevent oil from spilling out of the tanker truck, existing oil depots use a fixed quantity of oil to deliver. However, when oil is delivered before the loading arm is inserted into the tanker truck or when there is an operational error, oil spill accidents can occur, which wastes resources and is prone to safety problems.

[0003] A Chinese patent discloses a monitoring system for loading oil tankers (authorization announcement number CN203715264U). This patented technology uses a first probe and a second probe to feed sensing signals back to the main controller to control the oil dispensing system. When the first probe does not detect the inner wall of the oil tanker, it sends a signal to the main controller to control the oil dispensing system to indicate that loading can begin, thus avoiding the waste and safety issues caused by oil overflowing the oil tanker before the loading arm is inserted. When the liquid level in the oil tanker reaches the second probe, it sends a signal to the main controller to control the oil dispensing system to indicate that the system should stop dispensing, effectively preventing oil spills and the resulting waste and safety issues. However, it has some problems: the first probe used to detect the inner wall of the oil tanker cannot be adjusted horizontally and cannot be adjusted according to different specifications of oil tankers. For some larger oil tankers, the first probe may not be able to detect the inner wall of the oil tanker even after the loading arm has been inserted, thus preventing the loading arm from dispensing oil. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a monitoring system for loading oil tankers to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a monitoring system for loading oil tankers, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A monitoring system for loading oil tankers includes a support mechanism, a water level detector housed within the support mechanism, a first motor mounted on the support mechanism and connected to the detection mechanism; the detection mechanism includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate mounted on the left rear surface of the first mounting plate, mounting blocks mounted at both the upper and lower ends of the second mounting plate, a mounting rod mounted between the two mounting blocks, a mounting seat movably mounted on the outside of the mounting rod, a mounting column mounted on the rear surface of the mounting seat, a detection sensor mounted at the lower end of the mounting column, a mounting tube penetrating through the right end of the mounting seat, a third motor mounted on the front surface of the first mounting plate, a first synchronous pulley mounted at the rear end of the third motor, a synchronous belt mounted on the outside of the first synchronous pulley, a positioning block mounted on the front surface of the first mounting plate below the third motor, a positioning rod rotatably connected inside the positioning block, and a second synchronous pulley mounted at the rear end of the positioning rod.

[0007] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a support frame installed outside the loading arm's riser. Two support bolts are symmetrically connected through the front surface of the support frame, and a water level detector is installed inside the support frame on the left side of the loading arm's riser. A support plate is installed on the rear surface of the support frame, and support blocks are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the rear surface of the support plate. A connecting rod is installed between the two support blocks, and a connecting block is movably installed outside the connecting rod. A connecting plate is installed at the rear end of the connecting block, and two connecting bolts are symmetrically connected through the interior of the connecting plate. A first motor is installed on the rear surface of the connecting plate. An adjustment mechanism is provided on the upper surface of the upper support block, and a detection mechanism is provided at the rear end of the first motor.

[0008] Preferably, the rear end of the support bolt is threaded to the inside of the surface of the loading arm vertical pipe, the front end of the connecting block is slidably connected to the rear surface of the support plate, and the rear end of the connecting bolt is connected to the inside of the first motor.

[0009] Preferably, the adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment seat, a partition plate is installed inside the adjustment seat, a second motor is installed on the upper surface of the partition plate, a first gear is installed at the lower end of the second motor, a storage rod is rotatably connected inside the adjustment seat below the partition plate, a second gear is installed outside the storage rod, and a baffle is rotatably connected outside the storage rod to the left of the second gear, and a storage rope is installed outside the storage rod to the left of the baffle.

[0010] Preferably, the lower end of the adjusting seat is mounted on the upper surface of the upper support block, the first gear is meshed with the second gear, and the lower end of the baffle is mounted on the inner lower surface of the adjusting seat.

[0011] Preferably, the storage rope extends through the lower surface of the adjusting seat and the interior of the upper support block, and the lower end of the storage rope is mounted on the upper surface of the connecting block.

[0012] Preferably, the rear end of the first motor is mounted at the upper end of the front surface of the first mounting plate, and the front end of the mounting block is mounted on the rear surface of the first mounting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the mounting base is movably fitted to the front surface of the second mounting plate, and the mounting tube is mounted on the outside of the timing belt.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning rod extends through the first mounting plate, the first and second synchronous pulleys are both located behind the first mounting plate, and the lower end of the synchronous belt is mounted on the outside of the second synchronous pulley.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] This invention incorporates a detection sensor and a water level detector. A second motor, via a first gear and a second gear, drives a receiving rod to rotate, releasing a receiving rope and allowing a detection mechanism to extend into the tanker truck's oil tank. The first motor rotates the detection mechanism 90 degrees, aligning its end with the inner wall of the tanker truck's oil tank. A third motor, via a synchronous belt, moves a mounting base, which in turn moves the detection sensor closer to the inner wall of the tanker truck's oil tank via a mounting column. When the detection sensor detects the inner wall of the tanker truck's oil tank, it indicates that the loading arm's vertical pipe is inside the tanker truck's oil tank, and the loading arm will then discharge oil normally. The first, second, and third motors can move the detection sensor, enabling monitoring of tanker trucks of different sizes. The water level detector can detect whether the oil level in the tanker truck has reached the set level during loading, preventing overfilling and leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the actual installation of the monitoring system for loading oil tankers;

[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the monitoring system for loading oil tankers;

[0019] Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of the monitoring system for loading oil tankers;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the connecting block in the monitoring system for loading oil tankers;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism in the monitoring system for loading oil tankers;

[0022] Figure 6A schematic diagram of the detection mechanism in the monitoring system for loading oil tankers;

[0023] Figure 7 Rear view of the detection mechanism in the monitoring system used for loading oil tankers.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Support frame; 2. Loading arm vertical pipe; 3. Support bolt; 4. Water level detector; 5. Support plate; 6. Support block; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Connecting block; 9. Connecting plate; 10. Connecting bolt; 11. First motor; 12. Adjusting mechanism; 13. Adjusting seat; 14. Divider plate; 15. Second motor; 16. First gear; 17. Storage rod; 18. Second gear; 19. Baffle; 20. Storage rope; 21. Detection mechanism; 22. First mounting plate; 23. Second mounting plate; 24. Mounting block; 25. Mounting rod; 26. Mounting seat; 27. Detection sensor; 28. Mounting pipe; 29. ​​Third motor; 30. First synchronous pulley; 31. Synchronous belt; 32. Positioning block; 33. Positioning rod; 34. Second synchronous pulley; 35. Loading arm; 36. Tanker truck; 37. Mounting column. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Please see Figures 1-7 In this embodiment of the invention, a monitoring system for loading oil tankers includes a support mechanism. The support mechanism includes a support frame 1 installed on the outside of the loading arm's vertical tube 2. Two support bolts 3 are symmetrically connected through the front surface of the support frame 1. The rear ends of the support bolts 3 are threaded into the inside of the surface of the loading arm's vertical tube 2. A water level detector 4 is installed inside the support frame 1 on the left side of the loading arm's vertical tube 2. A support plate 5 is installed on the rear surface of the support frame 1. Support blocks 6 are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the rear surface of the support plate 5. A connecting rod 7 is installed between the two support blocks 6. The connecting rod 7 is movably mounted on the outside. There is a connecting block 8, the front end of which is slidably connected to the rear surface of the support plate 5. A connecting plate 9 is installed at the rear end of the connecting block 8. Two connecting bolts 10 are symmetrically and movably connected inside the connecting plate 9. A first motor 11 is installed on the rear surface of the connecting plate 9. The rear end of the connecting bolts 10 is connected to the inside of the first motor 11. The loading arm 2 is installed in the loading arm 35, which is used to load oil into the tanker truck 36. The water level detector 4 is used to detect the liquid level of the tanker truck 36 when it is being loaded with oil. The water level detector 4 and the first motor 11 are electrically connected to the external control system.

[0027] exist Figures 1-5In the middle section: An adjustment mechanism 12 is provided on the upper surface of the upper support block 6. The adjustment mechanism 12 includes an adjustment seat 13. The lower end of the adjustment seat 13 is installed on the upper surface of the upper support block 6. A partition plate 14 is installed inside the adjustment seat 13. A second motor 15 is installed on the upper surface of the partition plate 14. A first gear 16 is installed at the lower end of the second motor 15. A storage rod 17 is rotatably connected inside the adjustment seat 13 below the partition plate 14. A second gear 18 is installed on the outside of the storage rod 17. The first gear 16 is meshed with the second gear 18, and the outside of the storage rod 17 is located below the second gear 18. A baffle 19 is rotatably connected to the left side of the 8. The lower end of the baffle 19 is installed on the lower inner surface of the adjusting seat 13. A storage rope 20 is installed on the outside of the storage rod 17 on the left side of the baffle 19. The storage rope 20 moves through the lower surface of the adjusting seat 13 and the interior of the upper support block 6. The lower end of the storage rope 20 is installed on the upper surface of the connecting block 8. The second motor 15 drives the storage rod 17 to rotate through the first gear 16 and the second gear 18. The storage rope 20 will drive the connecting block 8 to rise and fall, thereby driving the first motor 11 to rise and fall. The second motor 15 is electrically connected to the external control system.

[0028] exist Figures 1-3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7In the first mounting plate 22, a detection mechanism 21 is provided at the rear end of the first motor 11. The rear end of the first motor 11 is mounted at the upper end of the front surface of the first mounting plate 22. A second mounting plate 23 is mounted on the left side of the rear surface of the first mounting plate 22. Mounting blocks 24 are mounted at both the upper and lower ends of the second mounting plate 23. The front ends of the mounting blocks 24 are mounted on the rear surface of the first mounting plate 22. A mounting rod 25 is mounted between the two mounting blocks 24. A mounting seat 26 is movably mounted on the outside of the mounting rod 25. A mounting post 37 is mounted on the rear surface of the mounting seat 26. A detection sensor 27 is mounted at the lower end of the mounting post 37. A mounting tube 28 is installed through the right end of the mounting seat 26 and is mounted on the outside of the synchronous belt 31. A third motor 29 is mounted on the front surface of the first mounting plate 22. A first synchronous pulley 30 is mounted at the rear end of the third motor 29. A synchronous pulley 30 is mounted on the outside of the first synchronous pulley 30. The timing belt 31 has a positioning block 32 mounted on the front surface of the first mounting plate 22 below the third motor 29. A positioning rod 33 is rotatably connected inside the positioning block 32 and moves through the first mounting plate 22. A second synchronous pulley 34 is mounted at the rear end of the positioning rod 33. Both the first synchronous pulley 30 and the second synchronous pulley 34 are located behind the first mounting plate 22. The lower end of the timing belt 31 is mounted outside the second synchronous pulley 34. The vertical length of the first mounting plate 22 is slightly less than half the horizontal length of the oil tank on the smallest model of oil tanker 36 on the market. The third motor 29 drives the timing belt 31 to rotate, which can drive the mounting base 26 to move, thereby driving the detection sensor 27 to move. The detection sensor 27 is preferably a reflective photoelectric sensor. When the detection sensor 27 detects the inner wall of the oil tanker 36, the loading arm 35 will start to fill oil normally. The third motor 29 and the detection sensor 27 are both electrically connected to the external control system.

[0029] The working principle of this invention is:

[0030] First, the staff drives the tanker truck 36 directly below the loading arm 2. The loading arm 35 then pulls the loading arm 2 into the filling port at the top of the tanker, and the support frame 1 fits into the filling port. Next, the second motor 15 drives the first gear 16 to rotate. The second gear 18, meshing with the first gear 16, drives the receiving rod 17 to rotate, releasing the receiving rope 20. The connecting block 8 connected to the receiving rope 20 then descends, causing the first motor 11 to descend, which in turn causes the detection mechanism 21 to extend into the tanker truck 36. Then, the first motor 1... 1. The detection mechanism 21 is rotated 90 degrees so that the end of the detection mechanism 21 is directly facing the inner wall of the tanker truck 36. The third motor 29 drives the synchronous belt 31 to rotate through the first synchronous pulley 30. The synchronous belt 31 pulls the mounting seat 26. The mounting seat 26 drives the detection sensor 27 to approach the inner wall of the tanker truck 36 through the mounting column 37. When the detection sensor 27 detects the inner wall of the tanker truck 36, the external control system opens the loading arm 35 to discharge oil through the loading arm vertical pipe 2. When the water level detector 4 detects that the liquid level has reached the set value, the loading arm 35 will stop discharging oil.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A monitoring system for loading oil tankers, comprising a support mechanism, wherein a water level detector (4) is disposed within the support mechanism, characterized in that, A first motor (11) is installed on the support mechanism, and the first motor (11) is connected to the detection mechanism; The detection mechanism (21) includes a first mounting plate (22), a second mounting plate (23) is mounted on the left side of the rear surface of the first mounting plate (22), mounting blocks (24) are mounted on both the upper and lower ends of the second mounting plate (23), a mounting rod (25) is mounted between the two mounting blocks (24), a mounting seat (26) is movably mounted on the outside of the mounting rod (25), a mounting column (37) is mounted on the rear surface of the mounting seat (26), a detection sensor (27) is mounted on the lower end of the mounting column (37), and the mounting seat (26) An installation tube (28) is installed through the right end of the first mounting plate (22). A third motor (29) is installed on the front surface of the first mounting plate (22). A first synchronous pulley (30) is installed at the rear end of the third motor (29). A synchronous belt (31) is installed on the outside of the first synchronous pulley (30). A positioning block (32) is installed on the front surface of the first mounting plate (22) below the third motor (29). A positioning rod (33) is rotatably connected inside the positioning block (32). A second synchronous pulley (34) is installed at the rear end of the positioning rod (33). The support mechanism includes a support frame (1) installed outside the loading arm vertical pipe (2). Two support bolts (3) are symmetrically connected through the front surface of the support frame (1). A water level detector (4) is installed inside the support frame (1) on the left side of the loading arm vertical pipe (2). A support plate (5) is installed on the rear surface of the support frame (1). Support blocks (6) are installed at both the upper and lower ends of the rear surface of the support plate (5). A connecting rod (7) is installed between the two support blocks (6). A connecting block (8) is movably installed outside the connecting rod (7). A connecting plate (9) is installed at the rear end of the connecting block (8). Two connecting bolts (10) are symmetrically connected through the interior of the connecting plate (9). A first motor (11) is installed on the rear surface of the connecting plate (9). An adjustment mechanism (12) is provided on the upper surface of the upper support block (6). A detection mechanism (21) is provided at the rear end of the first motor (11). The adjustment mechanism (12) drives the connecting block (8) to rise and fall.

2. The monitoring system for loading oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear end of the support bolt (3) is threaded to the inside of the surface of the loading arm vertical pipe (2), the front end of the connecting block (8) is slidably connected to the rear surface of the support plate (5), and the rear end of the connecting bolt (10) is connected to the inside of the first motor (11).

3. The monitoring system for loading oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment mechanism (12) includes an adjustment seat (13), a partition plate (14) is installed inside the adjustment seat (13), a second motor (15) is installed on the upper surface of the partition plate (14), a first gear (16) is installed at the lower end of the second motor (15), a storage rod (17) is rotatably connected inside the adjustment seat (13) below the partition plate (14), a second gear (18) is installed outside the storage rod (17), and a baffle (19) is rotatably connected to the outside of the storage rod (17) to the left of the second gear (18), and a storage rope (20) is installed on the outside of the storage rod (17) to the left of the baffle (19).

4. The monitoring system for loading oil tankers according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower end of the adjusting seat (13) is mounted on the upper surface of the upper support block (6), the first gear (16) is meshed with the second gear (18), and the lower end of the baffle (19) is mounted on the inner lower surface of the adjusting seat (13).

5. The monitoring system for loading oil tankers according to claim 3, characterized in that, The storage rope (20) extends through the lower surface of the adjusting seat (13) and the interior of the upper support block (6), with the lower end of the storage rope (20) mounted on the upper surface of the connecting block (8).

6. The monitoring system for loading oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear end of the first motor (11) is mounted at the upper end of the front surface of the first mounting plate (22), and the front end of the mounting block (24) is mounted on the rear surface of the first mounting plate (22).

7. The monitoring system for loading oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base (26) is movably attached to the front surface of the second mounting plate (23), and the mounting tube (28) is mounted on the outside of the timing belt (31).

8. The monitoring system for loading oil tankers according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning rod (33) extends through the first mounting plate (22), and the first synchronous pulley (30) and the second synchronous pulley (34) are both located behind the first mounting plate (22). The lower end of the synchronous belt (31) is installed outside the second synchronous pulley (34).

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