Intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leak processor

The mobile unit and plugging unit of the intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor can automatically detect and plug pipeline leaks, solving the problem of manual operation lag in the existing technology and achieving a fast and effective plugging effect.

CN118274263BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23CHANGZHOU UNIV
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Application Number
CN202410553026.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-07
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2044-05-07

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Technical Problem

Existing pipeline leakage plugging devices require manual operation and cannot plug the leakage location in a timely and accurate manner, resulting in resource waste and environmental pollution.

Method used

An intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leak detector was designed, which includes a mobile unit, a detection unit and a sealing unit. The driving mechanism is used to control the sealing unit to patrol the pipeline and automatically seal the leakage points. The gaps are filled with sealant to achieve rapid and effective sealing.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid and accurate sealing of pipeline leakage, reduces resource waste and environmental pollution, and improves sealing efficiency.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of pipeline processing technology, and in particular to an intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor, which includes a mobile unit capable of running along a pipeline, a detection unit for detecting whether the pipeline is leaking, and a sealing unit for sealing the leaking location, wherein the detection unit and the sealing unit are both mounted on the mobile unit; the sealing unit includes two semicircular sealing shells and two locking mechanisms. When the two sealing shells are closed, the sealing shells fit the pipeline, and the mobile unit drives the sealing unit and the detection unit to patrol the pipeline. Once the patrol finds that the pipeline is damaged and leaking, the mobile unit drives the sealing unit to move to the leaking point, and the driving mechanism controls the sealing unit to close. The ejector pin of the sealing unit will penetrate the sealing membrane, and the sealant in the accommodating groove will flow out to fill the gap, thereby achieving a better sealing effect.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of pipeline processing, and in particular to an intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor. Background Art

[0002] During the transportation of combustible gas or oil, static electricity or other force majeure factors may cause pipeline rupture, resulting in waste of resources and environmental pollution, thus causing serious accidents.

[0003] At present, most pipeline leakage sealing devices require manual operation and cannot seal the leakage location in a timely and accurate manner, resulting in waste and environmental pollution.

[0004] The patent number is CN201821809154.5, and its name is a petroleum and natural gas pipeline damage and leakage detection robot. It includes a carriage, a running device installed on the carriage, and a detection device. The detection device is provided with a detection bracket. Although it can perform detection along the pipeline, it does not have a rapid sealing function, and its pipeline leakage treatment has a certain lag. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: in order to overcome the problem that most pipeline leakage sealing devices in the existing technology require manual operation, cannot seal the leakage location in a timely and accurate manner, and cause waste and environmental pollution, an intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor is provided.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: an intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor, comprising a mobile unit capable of moving along the pipeline, a detection unit for detecting whether the pipeline is leaking, and a blocking unit for sealing the leak, wherein the detection unit and the blocking unit are both mounted on the mobile unit;

[0007] The plugging unit includes two semicircular sealing shells and two locking mechanisms. When the two sealing shells are closed, the sealing shells fit the pipeline. The head ends of the two sealing shells are connected by one of the locking mechanisms, and the tail ends of the two sealing shells are connected by the other locking mechanism.

[0008] The locking mechanism includes a first locking seat and a second locking seat matching the first locking seat, the first locking seat being fixedly connected to the end of one of the sealed shells, and the second locking seat being fixedly connected to the end of the other sealed shell. A receiving groove for receiving sealant is provided on the end surface of the first locking seat close to the first locking seat. The receiving groove of the first locking seat located at the head end of the sealed shell contains sealant, and a sealing film for blocking the sealant is installed on the notch of the receiving groove. A ejector pin for piercing the sealing film and allowing the sealant to flow out is installed on the end surface of the second locking seat close to the first locking seat.

[0009] The locking mechanism at the head end of the sealing shell is connected to the moving unit through a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is used to provide power for the first locking seat at the head end of the sealing shell and the second locking seat at the head end of the sealing shell to move closer to or farther from each other and drive the blocking unit to move with the moving unit. The first locking seat and the second locking seat of the locking mechanism at the tail end of the sealing shell are rotatably connected. The blocking unit and the detection unit are driven to patrol the pipeline through the moving unit. Once the pipeline is found to be damaged or leaking during the patrol, the moving unit will drive the blocking unit to move to the leakage point. The driving mechanism controls the blocking unit to close. The ejector pin of the blocking unit will penetrate the sealing membrane, and the sealant in the accommodating groove will flow out to fill the gap, thereby achieving a better sealing effect.

[0010] In order to solve the problem that the sealant is difficult to flow and seal the gap after the sealing shell is closed, a guide groove is further provided on the end face of the first locking seat close to the first locking seat, and two sealing grooves are provided on the inner wall of the sealing shell. The sealing grooves correspond to the side edges of the sealing shell one by one, and the sealing grooves are located on the corresponding side edges of the sealing shell. One end of the guide groove is connected to the corresponding receiving groove, and the other end is connected to the sealing groove. The sealing film separates the guide groove and the receiving groove.

[0011] In order to solve the problem of difficulty in separation in the initial stage of opening after bonding, the locking mechanism further includes a tapping line and two winding members, the winding member is fixedly connected to the first locking seat, the tapping line is located between the two winding members, the end of the tapping line is transmission-connected to the output end of the winding member on its side, and the winding member is used to provide power for winding up the tapping line;

[0012] In the initial state, the tapping line body is located in the sealed shell.

[0013] In order to solve the problem that the push rod hinders the movement of the tapping line, the second locking seat is further provided with a sliding groove on the end face close to the first locking seat, and a slider is slidably arranged in the sliding groove. The push pin and the slider are fixedly connected. Two positioning rods are slidably arranged on the slider, and a number of positioning grooves matching the positioning rods are provided on the inner wall of the sliding groove. The two positioning rods are connected by a torsion spring, and a transmission shaft is rotatably installed on the slider. The torsion spring is installed on the transmission shaft. A sliding hole for the movement of the transmission shaft is provided on the second locking seat, and the end of the transmission shaft is located in the sliding hole. The transmission shaft drives the two positioning rods to approach or move away from each other through the torsion spring and controls the positioning rods to extend or retract.

[0014] In order to solve the problem of difficulty in closing, the locking mechanism located at the tail end of the sealed shell further includes a connecting spring, one end of the connecting spring is connected to the first locking seat of the locking mechanism located at the tail end of the sealed shell, and the other end is connected to the second locking seat of the locking mechanism located at the tail end of the sealed shell.

[0015] The detection unit further includes a detection shell and a gas sensor. The detection shell is mounted on the pipeline, and the detection shell is fixedly connected to the mobile unit and can move with the mobile unit. An air channel surrounding the pipeline is opened on the inner wall of the detection shell, and the gas sensor is arranged in the air channel.

[0016] It further includes a driving mechanism comprising a first clamping hook, a second clamping hook and a double-headed cylinder, the first clamping hook and the second clamping hook are rotatably connected, the tail end of the first clamping hook is fixedly connected to the first locking seat located at the head end of the sealing shell, the tail end of the second clamping hook is fixedly connected to the second locking seat located at the head end of the sealing shell, the double-headed cylinder is fixedly connected to the moving unit, one end of the double-headed cylinder is fixedly connected to the head end of the first clamping hook, and the other end is fixedly connected to the head end of the second clamping hook.

[0017] The mobile unit is further comprised of an intelligent car.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor provided by the present invention drives the sealing unit and the detection unit to patrol the pipeline through the mobile unit. Once the pipeline is found to be damaged and leaking during the patrol, the mobile unit will drive the sealing unit to move to the leakage point, and the driving mechanism will control the sealing unit to close. The ejector pin of the sealing unit will penetrate the sealing film, and the sealant in the accommodating groove will flow out to fill the gap, thereby achieving a better sealing effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a left-side structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This invention Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure in cross-section at the middle plugging unit (plugging state);

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sealing unit of the present invention in a cross-sectional view at the sealing groove (in an open state);

[0024] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the end surface of the first locking seat close to the second locking seat of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the second locking seat (thimble extended state) of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the second locking seat (thimble retracted state) of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the driving mechanism of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the detection unit of the present invention.

[0029] In the figure: 1. Mobile unit;

[0030] 2. Detection unit, 21. Detection housing, 211. Airway, 22. Gas sensor;

[0031] 3. Sealing unit, 31. Sealing shell, 311. Sealing groove, 32. Locking mechanism, 321. First locking seat, 3211. Accommodating groove, 3212. Guide groove, 322. Second locking seat, 3221. Slide groove, 3222. Slider, 3223. Positioning rod, 3224. Positioning groove, 3225. Torsion spring, 3226. Transmission shaft, 3227. Slide hole, 323. Sealing film, 324. Ejector pin, 325. Tapping line, 326. Reeling piece, 327. Connecting spring; 4. Driving mechanism, 41. First clamping hook, 42. Second clamping hook, 43. Double-headed cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are simplified schematic diagrams that illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and thus only show components related to the present invention.

[0033] like Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention, an intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leak detector, comprising a mobile unit 1 capable of moving along the pipeline, a detection unit 2 for detecting whether the pipeline is leaking, and a blocking unit 3 for sealing the leak, wherein both the detection unit 2 and the blocking unit 3 are mounted on the mobile unit 1;

[0034] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the mobile unit 1 is an intelligent car.

[0035] like Figure 9 As shown, the detection unit 2 includes a detection shell 21 and a gas sensor 22. The detection shell 21 is mounted on the pipeline, and the detection shell 21 is fixedly connected to the mobile unit 1 and can move with the mobile unit 1. An air channel 211 surrounding the pipeline is opened on the inner wall of the detection shell 21. The gas sensor 22 is arranged in the air channel 211. The gas sensor 22 is used to detect whether there is a gas leak. The detection shell 21 and the mobile unit 1 are fixedly connected, and the detection shell 21 and the mobile unit 1 are fixedly connected by a connecting rod.

[0036] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, the blocking unit 3 includes two semicircular sealing shells 31 and two locking mechanisms 32. When the two sealing shells 31 are closed, the sealing shells 31 fit the pipeline. The head ends of the two sealing shells 31 are connected by one of the locking mechanisms 32, and the tail ends of the two sealing shells 31 are connected by the other locking mechanism 32.

[0037] like Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, the locking mechanism 32 includes a first locking seat 321 and a second locking seat 322 that matches the first locking seat 321. The first locking seat 321 is fixedly connected to the end of one of the sealed shells 31, and the second locking seat 322 is fixedly connected to the end of the other sealed shell 31. A accommodating groove 3211 for accommodating sealant is provided on the end surface of the first locking seat 321 close to the first locking seat 321. The accommodating groove 3211 on the first locking seat 321 at the head end of the sealed shell 31 stores sealant, and a notch of the accommodating groove 3211 is installed. A sealing film 323 is used to seal the sealant. A pin 324 is installed on the end surface of the second locking seat 322 near the first locking seat 321 to pierce the sealing film 323 and allow the sealant to flow out. The mobile unit 1 drives the sealing unit 3 and the detection unit 2 to patrol the pipeline. Once the pipeline is found to be damaged or leaking, the mobile unit 1 will drive the sealing unit 3 to move to the leaking point. The driving mechanism 4 controls the sealing unit 3 to close. The pin of the sealing unit 3 will pierce the sealing film 323, and the sealant in the receiving groove 3211 will flow out to fill the gap, achieving a better sealing effect.

[0038] like Figure 5 As shown, a guide groove 3212 is provided on the end surface of the first locking seat 321 close to the first locking seat 321, and two spaced-apart sealing grooves 311 are provided on the inner wall of the sealing shell 31. The sealing grooves 311 correspond one to one with the side edges of the sealing shell 31, and the sealing grooves 311 are located on the corresponding side edges of the sealing shell 31. One end of the guide groove 3212 is connected to the corresponding receiving groove 3211, and the other end is connected to the sealing groove 311. The sealing film 323 separates the guide groove 3212 and the receiving groove 3211. Through the design of the guide groove 3212 and the sealing groove 311, the flow of sealant is facilitated to annularly seal the gap between the pipeline and the sealing shell 31, thereby achieving a better sealing effect.

[0039] like Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5As shown, the locking mechanism 32 also includes a tapping line 325 and two winding members 326. The winding member 326 is fixedly connected to the first locking seat 321. The tapping line 325 is located between the two winding members 326. The end of the tapping line 325 is transmission-connected to the output end of the winding member 326 on its side. The winding member 326 is used to provide power for winding the tapping line 325. The winding member 326 can be a motor. The tapping line 325 can cut the solidified glue between the first locking seat 321 and the second locking seat 322, making it easier to open the locking mechanism 32.

[0040] In the initial state, the main body of the tapping line 325 is located at the sealing shell 31 , and the tapping line 325 is located between the first locking seat 321 and the second locking seat 322 .

[0041] like Figure 4 、 Figure 6 、 Figure 7 As shown, a sliding groove 3221 is provided on the end surface of the second locking seat 322 close to the first locking seat 321, a slider 3222 is slidably arranged in the sliding groove 3221, the ejector pin 324 and the slider 3222 are fixedly connected, and the slider 3222 is slidably arranged with two positioning rods 3223, and a plurality of positioning grooves 3224 matching the positioning rods 3223 are provided on the inner wall of the sliding groove 3221. The two positioning rods 3223 are connected by a torsion spring 3225, and the slider 3222 is rotatably mounted on the There is a transmission shaft 3226, a torsion spring 3225 is installed on the transmission shaft 3226, and a sliding hole 3227 for the transmission shaft 3226 to move is opened on the second locking seat 322. The end of the transmission shaft 3226 is located in the sliding hole 3227. The transmission shaft 3226 drives the two positioning rods 3223 to move closer to or away from each other through the torsion spring 3225 and controls the positioning rods 3223 to extend or retract. The transmission shaft 3226 is connected to the output end of the motor, and the motor is installed on the second locking seat 322.

[0042] like Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, the locking mechanism 32 located at the tail end of the sealed shell 31 also includes a connecting spring 327, one end of the connecting spring 327 is connected to the first locking seat 321 of the locking mechanism 32 located at the tail end of the sealed shell 31, and the other end is connected to the second locking seat 322 of the locking mechanism 32 located at the tail end of the sealed shell 31, so that the locking mechanism 32 can be closed better and faster, thereby achieving rapid sealing, increasing connection strength and sealing.

[0043] like Figure 4As shown, the locking mechanism 32 located at the head end of the sealed shell 31 is connected to the mobile unit 1 through the driving mechanism 4. The driving mechanism 4 is used to provide power for the first locking seat 321 located at the head end of the sealed shell 31 and the second locking seat 322 located at the head end of the sealed shell 31 to move closer to or farther away from each other and drive the blocking unit 3 to move with the mobile unit 1. The first locking seat 321 and the second locking seat 322 of the locking mechanism 32 located at the tail end of the sealed shell 31 are rotatably connected.

[0044] like Figure 8 As shown, the driving mechanism 4 includes a first clamping hook 41, a second clamping hook 42 and a double-headed cylinder 43. The first clamping hook 41 and the second clamping hook 42 are rotatably connected. The tail end of the first clamping hook 41 is fixedly connected to the first locking seat 321 located at the head end of the sealed shell 31. The tail end of the second clamping hook 42 is fixedly connected to the second locking seat 322 located at the head end of the sealed shell 31. The double-headed cylinder 43 is fixedly connected to the moving unit 1. One end of the double-headed cylinder 43 is fixedly connected to the head end of the first clamping hook 41, and the other end is fixedly connected to the head end of the second clamping hook 42.

[0045] The moving unit 1 drives the blocking unit 3 and the detection unit 2 to patrol the pipeline. Once the patrol finds that the pipeline is damaged and leaking, the moving unit 1 will drive the blocking unit 3 to move to the leakage point. At this time, the double-headed cylinder 43 is started to rotate the first clamping hook 41 and the second clamping hook 42, and the tail end of the first clamping hook 41 and the tail end of the second clamping hook 42 are close to each other, driving the first locking seat 321 and the second locking seat 322 to approach each other, that is, the two sealing shells 31 are closed to form a sealing ring, realizing the first level of sealing at the pipeline leakage point, and the ejector pin 324 on the second locking seat 322 pierces the sealing membrane 323 to allow the sealant to flow out and flow along the guide groove 3212 and the sealing groove 311, completing the filling of the gap, thereby realizing the secondary sealing of the pipeline.

[0046] With the above-described preferred embodiments of the present invention as a guide, and with reference to the above description, relevant personnel are fully capable of making various changes and modifications without departing from the technical scope of this invention. The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the contents of the specification and must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor, characterized in that: It comprises a moving unit (1) capable of running along a pipeline, a detection unit (2) for detecting whether the pipeline is leaking, and a blocking unit (3) for sealing the leaking portion, wherein the detection unit (2) and the blocking unit (3) are both mounted on the moving unit (1); The blocking unit (3) comprises two semicircular sealing shells (31) and two locking mechanisms (32). When the two sealing shells (31) are closed, the sealing shells (31) fit the pipeline. The head ends of the two sealing shells (31) are connected by one of the locking mechanisms (32), and the tail ends of the two sealing shells (31) are connected by the other of the locking mechanisms (32). The locking mechanism (32) includes a first locking seat (321) and a second locking seat (322) matched with the first locking seat (321), the first locking seat (321) is fixedly connected to the end of one of the sealing shells (31), and the second locking seat (322) is fixedly connected to the end of the other sealing shell (31), a receiving groove (3211) for receiving sealant is provided on the end surface of the first locking seat (321) on the side close to the first locking seat (321), the receiving groove (3211) on the first locking seat (321) located at the head end of the sealing shell (31) stores sealant, and a sealing film (323) for blocking the sealant is installed on the notch of the receiving groove (3211), and a pin (324) for piercing the sealing film (323) and allowing the sealant to flow out is installed on the end surface of the second locking seat (322) on the side close to the first locking seat (321); The locking mechanism (32) located at the front end of the sealing shell (31) is connected to the moving unit (1) via a driving mechanism (4). The driving mechanism (4) is used to provide power for the first locking seat (321) located at the front end of the sealing shell (31) and the second locking seat (322) located at the front end of the sealing shell (31) to move closer to or farther from each other and drive the blocking unit (3) to move following the moving unit (1). The first locking seat (321) and the second locking seat (322) of the locking mechanism (32) located at the rear end of the sealing shell (31) are rotatably connected. A guide groove (3212) is provided on the end surface of the first locking seat (321) on one side thereof, and two spaced-apart sealing grooves (311) are provided on the inner wall of the sealing shell (31). The sealing grooves (311) correspond to the side edges of the sealing shell (31) one by one, and the sealing grooves (311) are located on the corresponding side edges of the sealing shell (31). One end of the guide groove (3212) is connected to the corresponding receiving groove (3211), and the other end is connected to the sealing groove (311). The sealing film (323) separates the guide groove (3212) and the receiving groove (3211). The locking mechanism (32) further comprises a tapping line (325) and two reeling members (326), wherein the reeling members (326) are fixedly connected to the first locking seat (321), the tapping line (325) is located between the two reeling members (326), an end of the tapping line (325) is transmission-connected to an output end of the reeling member (326) on the side thereof, and the reeling member (326) is used to provide power for reeling the tapping line (325); In the initial state, the tapping line (325) body is located at the sealing shell (31); A sliding groove (3221) is provided on the end surface of the second locking seat (322) close to the first locking seat (321), a slider (3222) is slidably arranged in the sliding groove (3221), the ejector pin (324) and the slider (3222) are fixedly connected, and two positioning rods (3223) are slidably arranged on the slider (3222), and a plurality of positioning grooves (3224) matching the positioning rods (3223) are provided on the inner wall of the sliding groove (3221), and the two positioning rods (3223) are connected by a torsion spring (3 225), a transmission shaft (3226) is rotatably mounted on the slider (3222), the torsion spring (3225) is mounted on the transmission shaft (3226), a sliding hole (3227) for allowing the transmission shaft (3226) to move is opened on the second locking seat (322), the end of the transmission shaft (3226) is located in the sliding hole (3227), and the transmission shaft (3226) drives the two positioning rods (3223) to move closer to or away from each other through the torsion spring (3225) and controls the positioning rods (3223) to extend or retract.

2. The intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (32) located at the tail end of the sealing housing (31) further includes a connecting spring (327), one end of the connecting spring (327) being connected to the first locking seat (321) of the locking mechanism (32) located at the tail end of the sealing housing (31), and the other end being connected to the second locking seat (322) of the locking mechanism (32) located at the tail end of the sealing housing (31).

3. The intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection unit (2) comprises a detection housing (21) and a gas sensor (22); the detection housing (21) is sleeved on the pipeline, and the detection housing (21) is fixedly connected to the mobile unit (1) and can move with the mobile unit (1); an air channel (211) surrounding the pipeline is provided on the inner wall of the detection housing (21), and the gas sensor (22) is arranged in the air channel (211).

4. The intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (4) comprises a first clamping hook (41), a second clamping hook (42) and a double-headed cylinder (43), wherein the first clamping hook (41) and the second clamping hook (42) are rotatably connected, the tail end of the first clamping hook (41) is fixedly connected to a first locking seat (321) located at the head end of the sealing shell (31), the tail end of the second clamping hook (42) is fixedly connected to a second locking seat (322) located at the head end of the sealing shell (31), the double-headed cylinder (43) is fixedly connected to the moving unit (1), one end of the double-headed cylinder (43) is fixedly connected to the head end of the first clamping hook (41), and the other end is fixedly connected to the head end of the second clamping hook (42).

5. The intelligent vehicle-mounted pipeline leakage processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile unit (1) is an intelligent car.

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