A punch for natural gas pipeline repair

By designing support columns and linear modules to support natural gas pipelines of different sizes, and equipping them with cutting fluid pipes and auxiliary wheels, the problems of support and drilling during natural gas pipeline maintenance were solved, achieving efficient and safe drilling operations.

CN118578153BActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25HEBEI NATURAL GAS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202410854433.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-28
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2044-06-28

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Technical Problem

There is a lack of equipment that allows for easy support during natural gas pipeline maintenance to facilitate drilling operations.

Method used

A drilling machine for natural gas pipeline maintenance was designed, which adopts an adjustable support column and linear module to support and drill pipes of different sizes. It is equipped with a cutting fluid pipe for cooling and multiple sets of auxiliary wheels to provide auxiliary support.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective support and drilling of natural gas pipelines of different sizes, avoiding pipeline damage caused by overheating in the drilling area, and is convenient and efficient to use.

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Abstract

The application discloses a perforating machine for natural gas pipeline maintenance, which comprises a bottom plate, characterized in that: the bottom plate is fixedly connected with symmetrical tracks, symmetrical tracks are provided with an electric chassis, four wheels of the electric chassis are respectively nested in corresponding tracks, and the electric chassis is fixedly connected with a controller; the electric chassis is fixedly connected with a vertical linear module, a sliding block of the vertical linear module is fixedly connected with a horizontal linear module, a sliding block of the horizontal linear module is connected with an electric drill, and the horizontal linear module, the vertical linear module, the electric drill and the electric chassis are respectively electrically connected with the controller; the bottom plate is fixedly connected with a horizontal plate, and the horizontal plate is fixedly connected with a motor through a motor support. The application relates to the technical field of perforating equipment, in particular to a perforating machine for natural gas pipeline maintenance. The application aims to provide a perforating machine for natural gas pipeline maintenance, which is convenient for natural gas pipeline maintenance and perforation.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drilling equipment technology, and more specifically, to a drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair. Background Technology

[0002] Natural gas pipelines are pipelines that transport natural gas (including associated gas from oil fields) from extraction sites or processing plants to urban gas distribution centers or industrial users; they are also called gas transmission pipelines. Natural gas pipelines are the primary means of transporting large quantities of natural gas on land, accounting for approximately half of the world's total pipeline length. They offer advantages such as low transportation costs, small land footprint, rapid construction, large oil and gas transport capacity, high safety performance, low transport losses, no emissions of waste gas, wastewater, and solid waste, low risk of leaks, low environmental pollution, minimal impact from severe weather, low equipment maintenance requirements, ease of management, and ease of remote centralized monitoring.

[0003] When repairing pipelines, drilling is required. Natural gas pipelines come in various models, but currently, there is a lack of equipment that can easily support the pipelines during repairs to facilitate drilling. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair, which facilitates drilling for natural gas pipeline repair.

[0005] The present invention achieves its objective by employing the following technical solution:

[0006] A drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair includes a base plate, characterized in that: the base plate is fixedly connected to symmetrical tracks, an electric chassis is mounted on the symmetrical tracks, four wheels of the electric chassis are nested in corresponding tracks, and a controller is fixedly connected to the electric chassis; a vertical linear module is fixedly connected to the electric chassis, a slider of the vertical linear module is fixedly connected to a horizontal linear module, a slider of the horizontal linear module is connected to an electric drill, and the horizontal linear module, the vertical linear module, the electric drill, and the electric chassis are electrically connected to the controller; a horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the base plate, a motor is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate via a motor bracket, a screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, a guide crossbar is fixedly connected to the motor bracket, a trapezoidal block is threaded onto the screw, and the guide crossbar passes through the trapezoidal block; symmetrical electric push rods are fixedly connected to the trapezoidal blocks, the push rods of the symmetrical electric push rods are fixedly connected to triangular blocks, and clamping mechanisms are fixedly connected to the triangular blocks.

[0007] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the clamping mechanism includes a frame, the triangular block is fixedly connected to the frame, the frame is provided with four inclined slots, the frame is fixedly connected to a guide block, a T-plate passes through the guide block, the T-plate is rotatably connected to symmetrical U-shaped rods, the symmetrical U-shaped rods are respectively rotatably connected to movable square rods, the symmetrical movable square rods are respectively provided with symmetrical straight slots, each straight slot is provided with a guide short round rod, each guide short round rod is respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding movable square rod, each straight slot is provided with an installation slider, each guide short round rod passes through the corresponding installation slider, each installation slider is respectively fixedly connected to a round block, each round block is respectively provided in the corresponding inclined slot, each round block is respectively fixedly connected to an L-plate, and each L-plate is respectively fixedly connected to a support column.

[0008] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the frame is fixedly connected to the clamping hydraulic rod, and the push rod of the clamping hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the T-plate.

[0009] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the base plate is fixedly connected to symmetrical I-beams, the symmetrical I-beams are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary motors, the symmetrical I-beams are respectively fixedly connected to partitions, the output shafts of the symmetrical auxiliary motors are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary screws, the symmetrical auxiliary screws are respectively bearing connected to the corresponding partitions, the two reverse threads of the symmetrical auxiliary screws are respectively threaded to the corresponding wheel seats, each wheel seat is respectively in contact with the corresponding I-beam, each wheel seat is respectively bearing connected to symmetrical wheel plates, and each wheel plate is respectively bearing connected to symmetrical auxiliary wheels.

[0010] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the symmetrical I-beams are respectively fixedly connected to the symmetrical track plates, and each wheel seat is nested within the corresponding track plate.

[0011] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the surface material of the auxiliary wheel is rubber.

[0012] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the guide block is fixedly connected to symmetrical guide rods, and the symmetrical guide rods pass through the corresponding movable square rods respectively.

[0013] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the track rod, and the trapezoidal block is nested within the track rod.

[0014] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the transverse linear module is connected to the liquid storage tank, and the liquid pump of the liquid storage tank is fixedly connected to the cutting fluid pipe.

[0015] As a further limitation of this technical solution, the electric chassis is fixedly connected to the corresponding symmetrical tracks with hydraulic stop rods.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. This device uses adjustable support columns to support natural gas pipelines of different sizes. The four support columns are tangentially contacted with the natural gas pipeline and are symmetrically arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions, resulting in better support. By using screws, the support columns can be inserted into different positions in the pipeline, facilitating focused support in the drilling area. Electric push rods are used to adjust the height of the support columns, making it convenient to support natural gas pipelines of different sizes and easy to use.

[0018] 2. This device uses a linear module to enable the electric drill to move in the front-back and up-down directions, making it convenient to drill holes in natural gas pipelines of different sizes. It is also equipped with a cutting fluid pipe to cool down the drilling process and prevent local overheating in the drilling area from causing damage to the pipeline.

[0019] 3. This device uses multiple sets of auxiliary wheels to provide auxiliary support for natural gas pipelines, making it convenient for electric drills to perform drilling operations. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping mechanism of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping mechanism of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 6 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the clamping mechanism of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the clamping mechanism of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0028] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Liquid reservoir, 2. Horizontal linear module, 3. Vertical linear module, 4. Cutting fluid hose, 5. Electric drill, 6. Controller, 7. Base plate, 8. Track, 9. Stop hydraulic rod, 10. Electric chassis, 11. I-beam plate, 12. Auxiliary motor, 13. Track plate, 14. Horizontal plate, 15. Track rod, 16. Motor, 17. Guide crossbar, 18. Screw, 19. Trapezoidal block, 20. Electric push rod 21. Triangular block, 22. Auxiliary screw, 23. Partition plate, 24. Wheel seat, 25. Auxiliary wheel, 26. Wheel plate, 27. Frame, 28. Inclined groove, 29. Guide round rod, 30. Guide block, 31. Clamping hydraulic rod, 32. Support column, 33. L plate, 34. Moving square rod, 35. Mounting slider, 36. Guide short round rod, 37. U-shaped rod, 38. Straight groove, 39. T plate, 40. Round block. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following detailed description of a specific embodiment of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment.

[0031] Example 1: The present invention includes a base plate 7, on which symmetrical tracks 8 are fixedly connected. An electric chassis 10 is mounted on the symmetrical tracks 8, and four wheels of the electric chassis 10 are respectively nested within the corresponding tracks 8. The electric chassis 10 is fixedly connected to a controller 6. A vertical linear module 3 is fixedly connected to the electric chassis 10. The slider of the vertical linear module 3 is fixedly connected to a horizontal linear module 2. The slider of the horizontal linear module 2 is connected to an electric drill 5. The horizontal linear module 2, the vertical linear module 3, the electric drill 5, and the electric chassis 6 are all connected together. The chassis 10 is electrically connected to the controller 6; the base plate 7 is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 14, the horizontal plate 14 is fixedly connected to the motor 16 through the motor bracket, the output shaft of the motor 16 is fixedly connected to the screw 18, the motor bracket is fixedly connected to the guide crossbar 17, the screw 18 is threadedly connected to the trapezoidal block 19, and the guide crossbar 17 passes through the trapezoidal block 19; the trapezoidal block 19 is fixedly connected to symmetrical electric push rods 20, the push rods of the symmetrical electric push rods 20 are respectively fixedly connected to triangular blocks 21, and the triangular blocks 21 are fixedly connected to the clamping mechanism.

[0032] The clamping mechanism includes a frame 27, with a triangular block 21 fixedly connected to the frame 27. The frame 27 has four inclined slots 28. A guide block 30 is fixedly connected to the frame 27. A T-plate 39 passes through the guide block 30. The T-plate 39 is rotatably connected to symmetrical U-shaped rods 37. The symmetrical U-shaped rods 37 are rotatably connected to movable square rods 34. The symmetrical movable square rods 34 are each provided with symmetrical straight slots 38. A guide short round rod 36 is provided in each straight slot 38. Each guide short round rod 36 is fixedly connected to the corresponding movable square rod 34. An installation slider 35 is provided in each straight slot 38. Each guide short round rod 36 passes through the corresponding installation slider 35. Each installation slider 35 is fixedly connected to a round block 40. Each round block 40 is provided in the corresponding inclined slot 28. Each round block 40 is fixedly connected to an L-plate 33. Each L-plate 33 is fixedly connected to a support column 32.

[0033] The frame 27 is fixedly connected to the clamping hydraulic rod 31, and the push rod of the clamping hydraulic rod 31 is fixedly connected to the T plate 39.

[0034] The guide block 30 is fixedly connected to symmetrical guide rods 29, and the symmetrical guide rods 29 pass through the corresponding movable square rods 34.

[0035] The electric chassis 10 is symmetrically connected to the corresponding tracks 8, and the stop hydraulic rods 9 are fixedly connected to them.

[0036] The workflow of this invention embodiment is as follows:

[0037] Place the device in a suitable location.

[0038] The motor 16 is controlled to rotate, which drives the screw 18 to rotate. The screw 18 drives the trapezoidal block 19 to move along the guide bar 17. The trapezoidal block 19 drives the electric push rod 20, the triangular block 21, and the clamping mechanism to move, so that the clamping mechanism moves to the appropriate position. The motor 16 is then turned off. The pipe is placed in the area formed by the support column 32. The clamping hydraulic rod 31 is controlled to retract. The clamping hydraulic rod 31 drives the T-plate 39 to move. The T-plate 39 drives the U-shaped rod 37 to swing. The U-shaped rod 37 drives the moving square rod 34 to move along the guide round rod 29. The moving square rod 34 drives the guide short round rod 36 and the mounting slider 35 to move. The mounting slider 35 drives the round block 40 to move along the inclined groove 28. The round block 40 drives the mounting slider 35 to move along the guide short round rod 36 in the straight groove 38. The mounting slider 35 drives the L-plate 33 and the support column 32 to move, so that the support column 32 is in close contact with the pipe.

[0039] The electric chassis 10 is controlled to move along the track 8. The electric chassis 10 drives the vertical linear module 3, the horizontal linear module 2 and the electric drill 5 to move, so that the electric drill 5 moves to the appropriate position. The horizontal linear module 2 is controlled to move so that the electric drill 5 matches the drilling position. The electric drill 5 is turned on and the vertical linear module 3 is controlled to move to realize drilling.

[0040] Example 2: This example further elaborates on Example 1. The base plate 7 is fixedly connected to symmetrical I-beams 11. The symmetrical I-beams 11 are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary motors 12. The symmetrical I-beams 11 are respectively fixedly connected to partitions 23. The output shafts of the symmetrical auxiliary motors 12 are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary screws 22. The symmetrical auxiliary screws 22 are respectively bearing connected to the corresponding partitions 23. The two reverse threads of the symmetrical auxiliary screws 22 are respectively threaded to the corresponding wheel seats 24. Each wheel seat 24 contacts the corresponding I-beam 11. Each wheel seat 24 is respectively bearing connected to symmetrical wheel plates 26. Each wheel plate 26 is respectively bearing connected to symmetrical auxiliary wheels 25.

[0041] The symmetrical I-beams 11 are respectively fixedly connected to the symmetrical track plates 13, and each wheel seat 24 is nested in the corresponding track plate 13.

[0042] The surface material of the auxiliary wheel 25 is rubber.

[0043] The workflow of this invention embodiment is as follows:

[0044] Control the rotation of the auxiliary motor 12, which drives the wheel seat 24 to move along the track plate 13. The wheel seat 24 drives the wheel plate 26 and the auxiliary wheel 25 to move, so that the auxiliary wheel 25 moves to the appropriate position and the pipe is placed on the auxiliary wheel 25.

[0045] The electric push rod 20 is extended to align the area formed by the support column 32 with the pipe. The motor 16 is rotated to insert the support column 32 into the pipe. The clamping hydraulic rod 31 is retracted to ensure the support column 32 is in close contact with the pipe.

[0046] Example 3: This example is a further elaboration based on Example 1 or 2. The horizontal plate 14 is fixedly connected to the track rod 15, and the trapezoidal block 19 is nested within the track rod 15.

[0047] The workflow of this invention embodiment is as follows:

[0048] When the motor 16 rotates, the trapezoidal block 19 moves along the track rod 15.

[0049] Example 4: This example is a further elaboration based on Example 1, 2 or 3. The transverse linear module 2 is connected to the liquid storage tank 1, and the liquid pump of the liquid storage tank 1 is fixedly connected to the cutting fluid pipe 4.

[0050] The workflow of this invention embodiment is as follows:

[0051] Add an appropriate amount of cutting fluid to the storage tank 1. When the electric drill 5 is working, control the liquid pump on the storage tank 1 to make the cutting fluid spray out through the cutting fluid pipe 4 to cool the electric drill 5.

[0052] This device uses adjustable support columns 32 to support natural gas pipelines of different sizes. The four support columns 32 are tangentially contacted with the natural gas pipeline and are symmetrically arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions, resulting in better support. By using screws 18, the support columns 32 can be inserted into different positions in the pipeline, facilitating focused support in the drilling area. An electric push rod 20 is used to adjust the height of the support columns 32, making it convenient to support natural gas pipelines of different sizes and easy to use.

[0053] This device uses a linear module to enable the electric drill 5 to move in the front-back and up-down directions, facilitating drilling of natural gas pipelines of different sizes. It also features a cutting fluid pipe 4 to cool the drilling process and prevent localized overheating in the drilling area from damaging the pipeline.

[0054] This device uses multiple sets of auxiliary wheels 25 to provide auxiliary support for the natural gas pipeline, making it easier for the electric drill 5 to perform drilling operations.

[0055] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely specific examples of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any variations that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair, comprising a base plate (7), characterized in that: The base plate (7) is fixedly connected to a symmetrical track (8), and an electric chassis (10) is provided on the symmetrical track (8). The four wheels of the electric chassis (10) are nested in the corresponding track (8), and the electric chassis (10) is fixedly connected to a controller (6). The electric chassis (10) is fixedly connected to the vertical linear module (3), the slider of the vertical linear module (3) is fixedly connected to the horizontal linear module (2), the slider of the horizontal linear module (2) is connected to the electric drill (5), and the horizontal linear module (2), the vertical linear module (3), the electric drill (5) and the electric chassis (10) are respectively electrically connected to the controller (6). The base plate (7) is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate (14), the horizontal plate (14) is fixedly connected to the motor (16) through the motor bracket, the output shaft of the motor (16) is fixedly connected to the screw (18), the motor bracket is fixedly connected to the guide crossbar (17), the screw (18) is threadedly connected to the trapezoidal block (19), and the guide crossbar (17) passes through the trapezoidal block (19). The trapezoidal block (19) is fixedly connected to the symmetrical electric push rod (20), and the push rods of the symmetrical electric push rod (20) are respectively fixedly connected to the triangular block (21), and the triangular block (21) is fixedly connected to the clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism includes a frame (27), a triangular block (21) fixedly connected to the frame (27), the frame (27) having four inclined slots (28), a guide block (30) fixedly connected to the frame (27), a T-plate (39) passing through the guide block (30), the T-plate (39) being rotatably connected to symmetrical U-shaped rods (37), the symmetrical U-shaped rods (37) being rotatably connected to movable square rods (34), the symmetrical movable square rods (34) being respectively provided with symmetrical straight slots (38), and each straight slot (38) being provided with a guide short round rod. (36) Each of the guide short round rods (36) is fixedly connected to the corresponding movable square rod (34). Each of the straight grooves (38) is provided with a mounting slider (35). Each of the guide short round rods (36) passes through the corresponding mounting slider (35). Each of the mounting sliders (35) is fixedly connected to a round block (40). Each of the round blocks (40) is provided in the corresponding inclined groove (28). Each of the round blocks (40) is fixedly connected to an L plate (33). Each of the L plates (33) is fixedly connected to a support column (32).

2. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (27) is fixedly connected to the clamping hydraulic rod (31), and the push rod of the clamping hydraulic rod (31) is fixedly connected to the T plate (39).

3. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (7) is fixedly connected to symmetrical I-beams (11), and the symmetrical I-beams (11) are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary motors (12). The symmetrical I-beams (11) are respectively fixedly connected to partitions (23). The output shafts of the symmetrical auxiliary motors (12) are respectively fixedly connected to auxiliary screws (22). The symmetrical auxiliary screws (22) are respectively connected to the corresponding partitions (23) by bearings. The two reverse threads of the symmetrical auxiliary screws (22) are respectively threaded to the corresponding wheel seats (24). Each wheel seat (24) is respectively in contact with the corresponding I-beam (11). Each wheel seat (24) is respectively connected to symmetrical wheel plates (26) by bearings. Each wheel plate (26) is respectively connected to symmetrical auxiliary wheels (25) by bearings.

4. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 3, characterized in that: The symmetrical I-beams (11) are fixedly connected to the symmetrical track plates (13), and each wheel seat (24) is nested in the corresponding track plate (13).

5. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface material of the auxiliary wheel (25) is rubber.

6. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide block (30) is fixedly connected to the symmetrical guide rods (29), and the symmetrical guide rods (29) pass through the corresponding movable square rods (34).

7. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 6, characterized in that: The horizontal plate (14) is fixedly connected to the track rod (15), and the trapezoidal block (19) is nested within the track rod (15).

8. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transverse linear module (2) is connected to the liquid storage tank (1), and the liquid pump of the liquid storage tank (1) is fixedly connected to the cutting fluid pipe (4).

9. The drilling machine for natural gas pipeline repair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric chassis (10) is fixedly connected to the stop hydraulic rod (9) on the symmetrical track (8).

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