Depth-measuring self-closing valve operating device

By designing a deep-sounding self-closing valve operating device including valve body, opening and closing assembly, counterweight block, drive assembly and linkage assembly, the problem of multi-person collaboration in the prior art is solved, and the operation of deep-sounding self-closing valve is achieved. It provides quick and convenient liquid level measurement for single person.

CN119435810APending Publication Date: 2025-02-14GUANGZHOU SHIPYARD INTERNATIONAL LTD
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Application Number
CN202411426533.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-14
Publication Date
2025-02-14

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Technical Problem

The existing deep-shot self-closing valve operation requires multiple people to cooperate, which is complex and time-consuming.

Method used

A deep-shot self-closing valve operation device is designed, including a valve body, an opening and closing assembly, a counterweight, a driving assembly and a linkage assembly. Through the linkage of these components, a single-person operating liquid level measurement is realized.

Benefits of technology

The device simplifies the operation process, reduces the workload of the operator, and improves the efficiency and accuracy of measurements.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of ship construction, in particular to a depth-measuring self-closing valve operating device which comprises a valve body, an opening and closing assembly is fixedly connected to a valve of the valve body, a balancing weight is fixedly connected to one end of the opening and closing assembly, and a driving assembly is hinged to the side wall, located on one side of the balancing weight, of the valve body. A linkage assembly is arranged between the driving assembly and the opening and closing assembly, and the driving assembly drives the opening and closing assembly to rotate through the linkage assembly. The method has the effects of reducing the workload in actual operation of a ship and quickly and conveniently measuring the liquid level of the liquid cabin.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of shipbuilding technology, and in particular to a depth sounding self-closing valve operating device. Background Art

[0002] In the liquid level measurement of liquid tanks, a sounding head is generally used to measure the liquid level of the liquid tank. A sounding head with a pure gravity block self-closing design is a common choice. The main advantage of this sounding head design is that its self-closing function is achieved by the weight of the gravity block itself, thus ensuring that it can still work effectively without external energy.

[0003] However, due to the characteristics of the self-closing valve, operators may need to work together to ensure the normal operation of the depth head. Adjusting the position of the gravity block, monitoring the level measurement process, and ensuring the accuracy of the measurement may require the cooperation of multiple people, and this operation method may increase the complexity and time-consuming of the operation.

[0004] With respect to the above-mentioned related technologies, the inventor believes that the operation of the current depth sounding self-closing valve requires multiple people to operate simultaneously, which is complicated, time-consuming and labor-intensive. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to reduce the workload in actual ship operations and quickly and conveniently measure the liquid level in liquid compartments, the present application provides a depth sounding self-closing valve operating device.

[0006] The present application provides a depth sounding self-closing valve operating device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A depth sounding self-closing valve operating device includes a valve body, an opening and closing component is fixedly connected to the valve of the valve body, one end of the opening and closing component is fixedly connected to a counterweight block, a side wall of the valve body is hingedly provided with a driving component on one side of the counterweight block, a linkage component is provided between the driving component and the opening and closing component, and the driving component drives the opening and closing component to rotate through the linkage component.

[0008] Optionally, the opening and closing assembly includes a handle, the handle is fixedly connected to the valve of the valve body, the handle is fixedly connected to the counterweight block, and the handle is hingedly arranged to the linkage assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the handle includes a counterweight end connected to the counterweight block and a linkage end facing away from one end of the counterweight block. When the counterweight end is at the lowest point, the valve body is in a closed state, and when the counterweight end is at the highest point, the valve body is in an open state.

[0010] Optionally, the angle between the handle at the highest point of the counterweight end and the handle at the lowest point of the counterweight end is 90°.

[0011] Optionally, when the valve body is in a closed state, a distance is left between the bottom end of the drive assembly and the bottom wall of the valve body.

[0012] Optionally, the driving assembly includes a pedal, the pedal is hinged to the valve body, the pedal is hinged to the linkage assembly, the hinge point between the linkage assembly and the opening and closing assembly, and the hinge point between the linkage assembly and the pedal, both hinge points are located on the same side of the valve.

[0013] Optionally, the pedal includes a driving end away from one end of the linkage assembly and a connecting end close to one end of the linkage assembly, and the distance between the driving end and the hinge point of the valve body is greater than the distance between the connecting end and the hinge point of the valve body.

[0014] Optionally, an anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the upper wall of the pedal close to the driving end.

[0015] Optionally, the linkage assembly includes a pull rod, one end of the pull rod is hinged to the side wall of the opening and closing assembly, and the other end of the pull rod is hinged to the side wall of the driving assembly.

[0016] Optionally, the four hinge points, namely, the hinge point between the linkage assembly and the opening and closing assembly, the hinge point between the opening and closing assembly and the valve body, the hinge point between the drive assembly and the valve body, and the hinge point between the linkage assembly and the drive assembly, are connected in sequence to form a quadrilateral structure.

[0017] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0018] 1. It comprises a valve body, on the valve of the valve body, an opening and closing assembly is fixedly connected, one end of the opening and closing assembly is fixedly connected to a counterweight block, a side wall of the valve body is hingedly provided with a driving assembly on one side of the counterweight block, a linkage assembly is provided between the driving assembly and the opening and closing assembly, and the driving assembly drives the opening and closing assembly to rotate through the linkage assembly, which can be applied to liquid level measurement of all liquid compartments, is convenient to operate, and has a simple, practical and easy to manufacture design. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the closed state structure of a depth sounding self-closing valve operating device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the open state of a depth sounding self-closing valve operating device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 1. valve body; 2. handle; 21. counterweight end; 22. linkage end; 3. counterweight block; 4. pedal; 41. drive end; 42. connection end; 5. pull rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In the liquid level measurement of liquid tanks, a sounding head is generally used to measure the liquid level of the liquid tank. A sounding head with a pure gravity block self-closing design is a common choice. The main advantage of this sounding head design is that its self-closing function is achieved by the weight of the gravity block itself, thus ensuring that it can still work effectively without external energy.

[0023] However, due to the characteristics of the self-closing valve, operators may need to work together to ensure the normal operation of the depth head. Adjusting the position of the gravity block, monitoring the level measurement process, and ensuring the accuracy of the measurement may require the cooperation of multiple people, and this operation method may increase the complexity and time-consuming of the operation.

[0024] With respect to the above-mentioned related technologies, the inventor believes that the operation of the current depth sounding self-closing valve requires multiple people to operate simultaneously, which is complicated, time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0025] In order to reduce the workload in actual ship operations and quickly and conveniently measure the liquid level in liquid compartments, the present application provides a depth sounding self-closing valve operating device.

[0026] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0027] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] The following is combined with Figure 1-2 This application is described in further detail.

[0029] The present application embodiment discloses a depth measuring self-closing valve operating device. Figure 1 , Figure 2 A sounding self-closing valve operating device includes a vertically arranged valve body 1, and a valve for controlling the opening and closing of the valve body 1 is arranged on the upper part of the side wall of the valve body 1. When the valve is turned, the opening and closing of the valve body 1 can be controlled.

[0030] A handle 2 is fixedly connected to the valve. The handle 2 is a rod-shaped plate body. The handle 2 includes a counterweight end 21 and a linkage end 22. A counterweight block 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the counterweight end 21. The counterweight block 3 can drive the counterweight end 21 of the handle 2 to move downward under the action of gravity, thereby rotating the valve so that the valve adjusts the valve body 1.

[0031] In some embodiments, when the counterweight end 21 of the handle 2 tilts downward to the valve closing position, the angle between the counterweight end 21 of the handle 2 and the horizontal direction is 45°; when the counterweight end 21 of the handle 2 tilts upward to the valve opening position, the angle between the counterweight end 21 of the handle 2 and the horizontal direction is 45°. Furthermore, when the handle 2 is in the two states of the valve opening and closing, the handle 2 rotates at an angle of 90°.

[0032] A pedal 4 is hingedly provided at the bottom of the side wall of the valve body 1. The pedal 4 and the handle 2 are respectively located on the same side of the valve body 1, and the pedal 4 includes a driving end 41 close to the linkage end 22 and a connecting end 42 close to the counterweight end 21. The driving end 41 and the connecting end 42 of the pedal 4 are respectively located on both sides of the hinge point with the valve body 1.

[0033] The handle 2 is hingedly provided with a pull rod 5 at a position between the connection with the valve and the counterweight end 21. The bottom end of the pull rod 5 is hingedly provided relative to the pedal 4, and the hinge point between the pull rod 5 and the pedal 4 is located on the side of the hinge point between the pedal 4 and the valve body 1 close to the connection end 42. The distance between the driving end 41 and the hinge point between the valve body 1 and the pedal 4 is greater than the distance between the hinge point between the pull rod 5 and the pedal 4 and the hinge point between the valve body 1 and the pedal 4, so that it is convenient for the operator to drive the driving end 41 of the pedal 4.

[0034] When the valve needs to be changed from an open state to a closed state, there is no need to operate the pedal 4. The counterweight block 3 drops due to gravity, driving the counterweight end 21 of the handle 2 to move downward, and the handle 2 rotates clockwise to drive the valve to close. The handle 2 drives the pedal 4 to rotate clockwise through the pull rod 5, and then the driving end 41 of the pedal 4 moves upward, and the connecting end 42 moves downward. At this time, there is a gap between the bottom wall of the connecting end 42 and the bottom wall of the valve body 1, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the connecting end 42 caused by contact with the ground.

[0035] When the valve needs to be changed from a closed state to an open state, the operator presses down the driving end 41 of the pedal 4, causing the pedal 4 to rotate counterclockwise, driving the connecting end 42 of the pedal 4 to rise, and the pedal 4 drives the handle 2 to rotate counterclockwise through the pull rod 5, thereby driving the counterweight 3 to move upward, and the handle 2 rotates counterclockwise to drive the valve to open.

[0036] In some embodiments, the four connection points, namely, the connection point between the pull rod 5 and the handle 2, the connection point between the handle 2 and the valve body 1, the connection point between the pedal 4 and the valve body 1, and the connection point between the pull rod 5 and the pedal 4, are connected in sequence to form a quadrilateral structure, thereby facilitating movement during the movement process.

[0037] An anti-skid pad is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the pedal 4 on the side close to the driving end 41, so that the operation of the operator is more convenient through the anti-skid pad.

[0038] In this application, the term "plurality" means at least two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

Claims

1. A depth sounding self-closing valve operating device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a valve body (1), a valve of the valve body (1) is fixedly connected to an opening and closing assembly, one end of the opening and closing assembly is fixedly connected to a counterweight block (3), a side wall of the valve body (1) is hingedly provided with a driving assembly on one side of the counterweight block (3), a linkage assembly is provided between the driving assembly and the opening and closing assembly, and the driving assembly drives the opening and closing assembly to rotate via the linkage assembly.

2. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening and closing assembly comprises a handle (2), the handle (2) is fixedly connected to the valve of the valve body (1), the handle (2) is fixedly connected to the counterweight (3), and the handle (2) is hingedly arranged with the linkage assembly.

3. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The handle (2) comprises a counterweight end (21) connected to the counterweight block (3) and a linkage end (22) at one end away from the counterweight block (3); when the counterweight end (21) is at the lowest point, the valve body (1) is in a closed state; and when the counterweight end (21) is at the highest point, the valve body (1) is in an open state.

4. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The angle between the handle (2) at the highest point of the counterweight end (21) and the handle (2) at the lowest point of the counterweight end (21) is 90°.

5. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the valve body (1) is in a closed state, a distance is left between the bottom end of the drive assembly and the bottom wall of the valve body (1).

6. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly comprises a pedal (4), the pedal (4) being hingedly arranged on the valve body (1), the pedal (4) being hingedly arranged on the linkage assembly, the hinge point between the linkage assembly and the opening and closing assembly, and the hinge point between the linkage assembly and the pedal (4), both of which are located on the same side of the valve.

7. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pedal (4) comprises a driving end (41) facing away from one end of the linkage assembly and a connecting end (42) close to one end of the linkage assembly, wherein the distance between the driving end (41) and the hinge point of the valve body (1) is greater than the distance between the connecting end (42) and the hinge point of the valve body (1).

8. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 7, characterized in that: An anti-slip pad is fixedly connected to the upper wall of the pedal (4) close to the driving end (41).

9. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage assembly comprises a pull rod (5), one end of the pull rod (5) is hinged to the side wall of the opening and closing assembly, and the other end of the pull rod (5) is hinged to the side wall of the driving assembly.

10. The depth measuring self-closing valve operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge points of the linkage assembly and the opening and closing assembly, the hinge points of the opening and closing assembly and the valve body (1), the hinge points of the drive assembly and the valve body (1), and the hinge points of the linkage assembly and the drive assembly are connected in sequence to form a quadrilateral structure.