A multi-channel oil well valve
By introducing flow-to-equipment components and valve core structures into multi-channel oil production well valves, the valve failure problem caused by the difference in oil inlet volume and pressure is solved, pressure balance and flow regulation are achieved, oil production efficiency and equipment stability are improved, and maintenance costs are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510201472.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-02-24
AI Technical Summary
When the oil inlet volume and oil inlet pressure of different oil inlet channels are too large, the valve sealing components may easily bear uneven forces and cause failures, which will affect the stability and service life of the equipment.
A multi-channel oil production well valve is designed to connect adjacent oil inlet pipelines through the current equalization component to realize crude oil flowing clockwise or counterclockwise, balance the pressure of each oil inlet pipeline, and achieve flexible control of multiple access pipes through the valve core and sealing components to ensure pressure stability and flow regulation.
It effectively avoids damage to valves and related pipelines by excessive local pressure, extends the service life of the equipment, improves oil production efficiency and equipment adaptability, reduces maintenance and replacement costs, and ensures the stability and continuity of the oil production process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of oil production equipment, and more particularly to a multi-channel oil production well valve. Background Art
[0002] In the actual operation of oil production, in order to simplify the subsequent processing flow and improve the processing efficiency, it is sometimes necessary to mix the oil of multiple oil layers and transport them uniformly. The multi-channel oil production valve can meet this demand. It can flexibly mix the oil of multiple oil layers and send it into an output channel according to the actual production situation and process requirements of the oil well, so as to facilitate the subsequent centralized treatment of the mixed oil, such as centralized dehydration, degassing, stabilization and other process operations; however, when the oil of multiple oil layers is mixed and converged into the multi-channel oil production valve, if the oil inlet volume and oil inlet pressure of different oil inlet branches are too different, it is easy to cause the sealing components of the valve to be subjected to uneven force, which is prone to failure. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a multi-channel oil production well valve.
[0004] The technical solution adopted in the present invention is:
[0005] A multi-channel oil well valve comprises: a valve housing, and a valve cover and oil outlet pipelines connected to the top and bottom of the valve housing; multiple access pipes on the circumferential surface of the valve housing are connected to the oil inlet pipeline, and two adjacent oil inlet pipelines are connected by a flow balancing component, so that when the pressure in an oil inlet pipeline is greater than a preset value, the crude oil in the oil inlet pipeline is allowed to enter the other oil inlet pipeline in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction through the flow balancing component; a valve core for controlling the opening or closing of the multiple access pipes is installed in the valve housing and the valve cover.
[0006] Furthermore, the oil inlet pipeline includes: pipeline 1 closely connected to the access pipe, pipeline 1 vertically connected to a side port of pipeline 2, a pressure-bearing sliding plug sealed and slidably provided inside pipeline 2 for opening and closing side port 1, and a pressure-bearing spring fixedly connected between the pressure-bearing sliding plug and the upper seat of pipeline 2.
[0007] Furthermore, the sliding column fixed to the top of the pressure-bearing sliding plug is slidably arranged on the upper seat of the second pipeline, and the clamping seat fixed to the sliding column is located above the upper seat of the second pipeline.
[0008] Furthermore, side port 2 and side port 3 are relatively opened on pipeline 2, and side port 2 and side port 3 are both located below side port 1; the flow equalizing component includes: an arc-shaped pipeline, the inlet end and the outlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline are respectively in close contact with side port 2 of one flow equalizing component and side port 3 of another flow equalizing component; a flow equalizing baffle for sealing the arc-shaped pipeline is slidably provided in the longitudinal sliding groove at the top of the inlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline, and a tension spring is fixed between the pulling frame fixed to the top of the flow equalizing baffle and the end block fixed to the side of the inlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline.
[0009] Furthermore, the suspension rod fixed to the side of the holder slides in the open groove at the top of the pulling frame, and the pulling block at the bottom of the suspension rod is located in the rectangular groove inside the pulling frame. When the holder moves upward to a preset distance, the upper surface of the pulling block contacts the top surface inside the pulling frame and drives the pulling frame to move upward to control the flow equalizing baffle to gradually release the closure of the arc pipeline.
[0010] Furthermore, the valve core includes: a control shaft sealed and rotated in the center hole of the valve cover, the top of the control shaft is connected to a control wheel or a control motor, the bottom of the control shaft is fixedly connected to a control bevel gear, and the control bevel gear is transmission-connected to multiple sealing components installed in the valve housing, and the multiple sealing components are arranged one by one relative to the multiple access pipes.
[0011] Furthermore, the sealing component includes: a lead screw and a horizontal axis rotated parallel to the inner wall of the valve housing, the lead screw and the horizontal axis are both rotated on the bracket on the bottom surface of the valve housing, the transmission bevel gear fixed on the lead screw is engaged with the control bevel gear, the lead screw is screwed on the sealing component, and the horizontal axis is slidably set on the sealing component.
[0012] Furthermore, the sealing part includes: a conical plug coaxially arranged on the inner side of the access tube, the conical plug sealingly slidably arranged on the guide tube, the round seat fixed on the guide tube is rotatably arranged on the displacement frame, and the displacement frame screwed on the screw is slidably connected to the horizontal axis; a compression spring is fixed between the conical plug and the round seat, and the guide tube is located between the conical plug and the round seat, and a plurality of guide holes are provided on the tube body. When the distance between the conical plug and the round seat is less than a preset value, the guide holes on the guide tube are inserted into the inner side of the conical plug.
[0013] Furthermore, the sealing member also includes: sprocket 1 fixed to the screw, sprocket 1 is connected to sprocket 2 fixed to the transverse axis through chain 1, the axial slide groove on the transverse axis slides with the slider fixed in the rotating tube, the rotating tube rotated on the displacement frame is sleeved on the outside of the transverse axis, and the sprocket 3 fixed on the rotating tube is connected to the sprocket 4 fixed to the end of the round seat away from the guide tube through chain 2.
[0014] Furthermore, an inner conical surface is provided at the inner end of the access pipe to match the outer conical surface of the conical plug, and a sealing structure for resisting and matching with the outer conical surface of the conical plug is also provided on the inner conical surface.
[0015] As can be seen from the above scheme, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0016] In a multi-channel oil production well valve of the present invention, two adjacent oil inlet pipelines are connected by a flow balancing component. When the pressure in a certain oil inlet pipeline is greater than a preset value, crude oil can enter the other oil inlet pipeline through the flow balancing component in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, so that the pressures between the various oil inlet pipelines can be adjusted to each other, avoiding excessive local pressure, ensuring the relative stability of the pressure of the entire oil production well valve system, helping to reduce damage to the valve and related pipelines caused by local high pressure, extending the service life of the equipment, and reducing the maintenance and replacement costs of the equipment; multiple access pipes are provided on the circumferential surface of the valve housing and connected to the oil inlet pipelines, so that crude oil can be collected from multiple directions at the same time. Compared with a single-channel valve, the number of oil production channels is greatly increased, thereby improving the crude oil collection speed and efficiency.
[0017] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:
[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a first direction of a multi-channel oil production well valve provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a second direction of a multi-channel oil production well valve provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a multi-channel oil production well valve provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a valve housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an oil inlet pipeline provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of an oil inlet pipeline provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a current sharing component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of a valve core and a sealing structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a blocking component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a blocking member provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of a sealing structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of a conical plug and a flow guide tube provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] Icons: Valve housing 1; access pipe 101; valve cover 2; oil outlet pipe 3; oil inlet pipe 4; pipe 1 401; pipe 2 402; pressure-bearing slide plug 403; pressure-bearing spring 404; slide column 405; holder 406; suspension rod 407; pulling block 408; flow-balancing component 5; curved pipe 501; flow-balancing baffle 502; pulling frame 503; tension spring 504; valve core 6; control shaft 601; bevel gear 602; sealing part Part 603; screw 604; horizontal shaft 605; bracket 606; transmission bevel gear 607; sealing part 608; conical plug 609; guide tube 610; round seat 611; displacement frame 612; compression spring 613; guide hole 614; rotating tube 615; sealing structure 7; sealing airbag 701; air pipe 702; air cylinder 703; piston disc 704; anti-slip block 705; piston rod 706; reset spring 707. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] In order to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings below, it is obvious that the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0033] It should be understood that terms such as “having”, “including” and “comprising” used herein do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other elements or combinations thereof.
[0034] Example 1
[0035] See also Figures 1-12 The present invention provides a multi-channel oil well valve, comprising: a valve housing 1, and a valve cover 2 and an oil outlet pipeline 3 connected to the top and bottom of the valve housing 1; multiple access pipes 101 on the circumferential surface of the valve housing 1 are all connected to the oil inlet pipeline 4, and two adjacent oil inlet pipelines 4 are connected by a flow balancing component 5, so that when the pressure in one oil inlet pipeline 4 is greater than a preset value, the crude oil in the oil inlet pipeline 4 is allowed to enter the other oil inlet pipeline 4 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction through the flow balancing component 5; a valve core 6 for controlling the opening or closing of the multiple access pipes 101 is installed in the valve housing 1 and the valve cover 2.
[0036] The working principle and technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows:
[0037] In the present invention, a plurality of access pipes 101 are provided on the circumferential surface of the valve housing 1 and connected to the oil inlet pipeline 4, which can collect crude oil from multiple directions at the same time. Compared with a single-channel valve, the number of oil production channels is greatly increased, thereby improving the speed and efficiency of crude oil collection. In addition, according to different oil production requirements and oil layer conditions, some access pipes can be flexibly opened or closed to adapt to different oil production conditions, thereby improving the adaptability and controllability of oil production operations. Two adjacent oil inlet pipelines 4 are connected by a flow balancing component 5. When the pressure in a certain oil inlet pipeline 4 is greater than a preset value, the crude oil can enter the other oil inlet pipeline 4 through the flow balancing component 5 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. It should be noted that in this application, the crude oil in all oil inlet pipelines 4 passes through The directions of flow of multiple flow balancing components 5 are the same, that is, they all flow clockwise or counterclockwise. The setting of multiple flow balancing components 5 allows the pressures between the oil inlet pipelines 4 to be adjusted to each other, avoiding excessive local pressure, ensuring the relative stability of the valve pressure of the entire multi-channel oil well, helping to reduce damage to valves and related pipelines caused by local high pressure, extending the service life of the equipment, and reducing the maintenance and replacement costs of the equipment; the valve core 6 installed in the valve housing 1 and the valve cover 2 is used to control the opening or closing of multiple access pipes 101. By operating the valve core 6, the flow of multiple oil inlet pipelines 4 can be accurately adjusted to ensure that the oil production process is carried out according to the predetermined plan, thereby achieving fine control of the oil production process.
[0038] The oil inlet pipeline 4 includes: pipeline 1 401 closely connected to the access pipe 101, pipeline 1 401 is vertically connected to a side port of pipeline 2 402, and a pressure-bearing sliding plug 403 is sealed and slidably provided in pipeline 2 402 to open and close side port 1. A pressure-bearing spring 404 is fixedly connected between the pressure-bearing sliding plug 403 and the upper seat of pipeline 2 402.
[0039] The working principle and technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows:
[0040] During the crude oil collection process, the bottom of pipeline 2 402 is connected to the oil production pipeline. After the crude oil enters pipeline 2 402, it generates pressure on the pressure-bearing slide 403. When the pressure reaches a preset value, the pressure-bearing slide 403 is pushed to slide upward and compress the pressure spring 404. At this time, the side port 1 is opened, allowing the crude oil to enter pipeline 1 401 and enter the access pipe 101 and valve housing 1 connected thereto through pipeline 1 401. The crude oil pressure is used to control the movement of the pressure-bearing slide 403 to realize the automatic opening of the oil inlet pipeline 4. When the crude oil pressure reaches a preset value, the pressure-bearing slide 403 slides upward to open. Side port 1 allows crude oil to enter the valve housing 1; when the pressure is lower than the preset value, the pressure-bearing spring 404 pushes the pressure-bearing slide plug 403 to return to its original position and close the side port 1, which can adaptively adjust the oil inlet flow according to the actual pressure of the crude oil, reduce manual intervention, and ensure the stability and efficiency of the oil production process. By setting a suitable pressure preset value, it can prevent excessively high-pressure crude oil from directly impacting the valve housing 1 and other equipment. When the pressure is too high, the pressure-bearing slide plug 403 will open in time to introduce crude oil into the system, avoiding excessive pressure accumulation in the oil production pipeline, thereby reducing the risk of equipment damage due to overpressure and extending the service life of the equipment.
[0041] A slide post 405, fixed to the top of the pressure-bearing slide plug 403, slides onto the upper seat of pipeline 2 402. A retaining seat 406, fixed to the slide post 405, is located above the upper seat of pipeline 2 402. Pipe 2 402 also has side ports 2 and 3 opposite each other, both located below side port 1. The flow-balancing component 5 includes an arc-shaped pipeline 501, the inlet and outlet ends of which are respectively in close contact with side ports 2 and 3 of one and another flow-balancing components 5. A flow-balancing baffle 502, designed to block the arc-shaped pipeline 501, slides within a longitudinal groove at the top of the inlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline 501. A tension spring 504 is fixed between a tensioning frame 503 fixed to the top of the flow-balancing baffle 502 and an end block fixed to the side of the inlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline 501. The suspension rod 407 fixed to the side of the holder 406 slides into the open slot at the top of the pulling frame 503. The pulling block 408 at the bottom of the suspension rod 407 is located in the rectangular slot inside the pulling frame 503. When the holder 406 moves upward to a preset distance, the upper surface of the pulling block 408 contacts the internal top surface of the pulling frame 503, and drives the pulling frame 503 to move upward, thereby controlling the flow-equalizing baffle 502 to gradually release the closure of the arc-shaped pipeline 501. A one-way valve is also provided below the second pipeline 402. The one-way valve is located so that crude oil can only enter the second pipeline 402 from the oil production pipeline, preventing the crude oil in the oil inlet pipeline 4 with excessive pressure from flowing back into the oil production pipeline after entering the oil inlet pipeline 4 with too low pressure or unused through the flow-equalizing component 5.
[0042] The working principle and technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows:
[0043] In the oil inlet pipeline 4 with excessive pressure, when the crude oil lifts the pressure-bearing slide 403 and slides upward to a preset distance, the pressure-bearing slide 403 can drive the slide column 405 and the clamping seat 406 to rise to a certain height. At this time, the suspension rod 407 fixed to the side of the clamping seat 406 drives the upper surface of the pulling block 408 to contact the inner top surface of the pulling frame 503. As the pressure-bearing slide 403 continues to rise, the pulling block 408 drives the pulling frame 503 to move upward, thereby controlling the flow-balancing baffle 502 to gradually release the closure of the arc pipeline 501, realizing the arc pipeline 5 01 is opened. At this time, the crude oil in the oil inlet pipeline 4 with excessive pressure can flow to the other oil inlet pipeline 4 in a preset direction. If the pressure of the crude oil in the other oil inlet pipeline 4 is relatively low, the pressure-bearing slide plug 403 in the lifting period will be jointly lifted by the crude oil and enter the valve housing 1. If the pressure in the other oil inlet pipeline 4 is also relatively high, the other arc-shaped pipeline 501 will be opened in a preset clockwise direction, so that the crude oil flows into the next oil inlet pipeline 4 in a clockwise direction, effectively balancing the pressures of the four oil inlet pipelines and avoiding excessive pressure differences among the oil inlet pipelines 4.
[0044] The above-mentioned scheme is set up, can make immediate response to the pressure change in the oil inlet pipeline 4. When the pressure of a certain oil inlet pipeline 4 is too high, crude oil pushes the pressure-bearing slide plug 403 to rise, thereby driving a series of components to move, open the arc pipeline 501, and allow crude oil to flow to other oil inlet pipelines 4. This dynamic and real-time adjustment mechanism ensures that measures can be taken quickly when the pressure is abnormal to maintain the pressure balance of each oil inlet pipeline 4; moreover, the pressure balance adjustment has adaptive characteristics. If the pressure of another oil inlet pipeline 4 is relatively low, the incoming crude oil can cooperate with it to enter the valve housing 1; if the pressure is also relatively high, the next arc pipeline 501 will continue to be opened in the preset clockwise direction to guide the crude oil to the next oil inlet pipeline 4. The adaptive balancing process can automatically adjust the flow direction and distribution of crude oil according to the actual pressure conditions of different oil inlet pipelines 4, effectively avoiding the problem of excessive pressure difference between each oil inlet pipeline 4; through the pressure-bearing slide plug 403, The ingenious linkage of simple structures such as the sliding column 405, the base 406, the suspension rod 407, the pulling block 408 and the pulling frame 503 realizes the conversion of the pressure signal into the opening action of the arc pipeline 501. This mechanical linkage design has a compact structure, and the connection and transmission relationship between the various structures is clear. It can efficiently convert pressure changes into actual adjustment actions, ensuring the reliability and stability of the system; the entire pressure balance adjustment process is based on the principle of mechanical linkage and does not require additional external energy input, which not only reduces the energy consumption and operating costs of the present invention, but also avoids the problem of adjustment failure caused by interruption of external energy supply, and improves the adaptability and reliability of the system in various environments; the present invention reduces the risk of equipment damage due to uneven pressure by effectively balancing the pressure of each oil inlet pipeline 4, extends the service life of the equipment, reduces the cost of equipment maintenance and replacement, and helps to ensure the continuity and stability of oil production operations. It avoids problems such as oil production interruption and output fluctuation caused by local excessively high or low pressure, ensures that crude oil can continuously and stably flow into the valve housing 1 from each oil inlet pipeline 4, and improves oil production efficiency and quality. In addition, in the present invention, by adjusting parameters such as the preset rising distance of the pressure-bearing slide 403 and the elastic coefficient of the pressure-bearing spring 404, the triggering conditions and adjustment range of the pressure balance adjustment are flexibly set, which is convenient for adapting to different oil production conditions and pressure requirements, and has strong scalability and flexibility. The design principle of this scheme can be applied to oil inlet pipelines 4 of different numbers and layouts. Regardless of the number and arrangement of the oil inlet pipelines 4, as long as they are designed and installed according to the same mechanical linkage principle, pressure balance adjustment between the oil inlet pipelines can be achieved, and it has wide applicability.
[0045] Example 2
[0046] See also Figures 1-12In a multi-channel oil well valve provided by the present invention, the valve core 6 includes: a control shaft 601 that is sealed and rotated in the center hole of the valve cover 2, the top of the control shaft 601 is connected to a control wheel or a control motor, the bottom of the control shaft 601 is fixedly connected to a control bevel gear 602, and the control bevel gear 602 is transmission-connected to multiple blocking components 603 installed in the valve housing 1, and the multiple blocking components 603 are arranged one by one opposite to the multiple access pipes 101.
[0047] The working principle and technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows:
[0048] In a multi-channel oil production well valve provided by the present invention, the valve core 6 is structurally configured to synchronously control the opening or closing of multiple access pipes 101, thereby achieving rapid control of multiple oil inlet pipelines 4. A control wheel or control motor is connected to the top of the control shaft 601, which can be rotated or the control motor can be activated to control the rotation of the control shaft 601. When the control shaft 601 rotates, it drives the control bevel gear 602 to rotate. The control bevel gear 602 controls multiple blocking components 603 to block or release the blocking of multiple access pipes 101. The structural configuration of the valve core 6 can synchronously control the opening or closing of multiple access pipes, thereby achieving rapid control of multiple oil inlet pipelines 4. In oil production operations, this means that multiple oil production channels can be operated at once, greatly improving the control efficiency during the oil production process. For example, when it is necessary to stop all oil inlet passages for equipment maintenance, it is only necessary to drive the control bevel gear 602 through the control shaft 601 to make multiple blocking components 603 block the access pipe 101 at the same time, avoiding the tedious process of operating individual valves one by one, saving time and labor costs; synchronous control ensures the consistency of operation of each oil inlet pipeline 4, which helps to maintain the stable operation of the oil production system. The opening or closing of each oil inlet pipeline 4 is carried out synchronously, which can avoid pressure fluctuations, uneven flow and other problems caused by asynchronous operation, and ensure the smoothness and continuity of the oil production process. The top of the control shaft 601 can be connected to either a control wheel or a control motor. When the control wheel is connected, the operator can manually control it by turning the wheel to drive the control shaft 601 to rotate. This method is suitable for situations where delicate operation is required or automatic control cannot be used due to equipment failure. Connecting a control motor enables automated control, controlling the rotation of control shaft 601 according to preset programs or instructions. This improves operational accuracy and timeliness, making it particularly suitable for large-scale, long-term oil production operations. Flexible operation allows the valve core to adapt to different production conditions and environments. Manual control can meet the needs of small oil wells or in scenarios with low automation requirements, while automatic control is more advantageous in large-scale oil production platforms or where high operational precision and efficiency are required.
[0049] The sealing component 603 includes: a screw 604 and a horizontal axis 605 that are rotated parallel to the inner wall of the valve housing 1. The screw 604 and the horizontal axis 605 are both rotated on the bracket 606 on the bottom surface of the valve housing 1. The transmission bevel gear 607 fixed on the screw 604 is engaged with the control bevel gear 602. The screw 604 is screwed on the sealing component 608, and the horizontal axis 605 is slidably set on the sealing component 608.
[0050] The working principle and technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows:
[0051] When the control shaft 601 rotates, it drives the control bevel gear 602 to rotate, and the control bevel gear 602 rotates to engage the transmission bevel gear 607, thereby controlling the rotation of the lead screw 604. When the lead screw 604 rotates, it changes its contact position with the blocking member 608, thereby controlling the blocking member 608 to slide on the blocking member 608, so that the blocking member 608 moves toward the access tube 101 to close the access tube 101, or moves away from the access tube 101 to open the access tube 101; through the meshing transmission of the control bevel gear 602 and the transmission bevel gear 607, the rotation of the control shaft 601 can be accurately transmitted to the lead screw 604; the bevel gear transmission has the characteristics of accurate transmission ratio and high transmission efficiency, which ensures the accuracy of motion transmission, so that the movement of the blocking member 608 can be carried out as expected, and the opening and closing of the access tube 101 can be accurately controlled; the lead screw The screw connection between 604 and the sealing member 608 allows the position of the sealing member 608 to be precisely adjusted according to the rotation of the screw 604. The operator can accurately control the distance moved by the sealing member 608 by controlling the number of rotations and direction of the control shaft 601, thereby achieving precise control of the opening of the access pipe 101 and meeting the flow and pressure regulation requirements under different oil production conditions; the screw 604 and the horizontal axis 605 are both rotated on the bracket 606 on the bottom surface of the valve housing 1, and the bracket 606 provides stable support for the screw 604 and the horizontal axis 605, reducing shaking and vibration during the transmission process, ensuring the stability of the transmission, extending the service life of the equipment, and reducing the probability of failure due to structural instability. The horizontal axis 605 is slidably arranged on the sealing member 608, playing a role of guidance and auxiliary support, making the sealing member 608 more stable during movement. Compared to a single transmission method, this combined structure can better withstand the effects of crude oil pressure and other external forces, ensuring the smooth and reliable movement of the sealing member 608. The forward and reverse rotation of the control shaft 601 can control the movement of the sealing member 608 toward or away from the access pipe 101, thereby opening and closing the access pipe 101. This reversible operation method allows the state of the access pipe 101 to be adjusted at any time according to actual conditions during the oil production process, which is convenient and fast. The relatively simple structure and small number of components reduce the possibility of failure. Even if a component fails, it can be easily discovered and repaired in a timely manner without seriously affecting the entire oil production system, thereby improving the system's reliability and fault tolerance.
[0052] The sealing member 608 includes: a conical plug 609 coaxially arranged on the inner side of the access tube 101, the conical plug 609 is sealingly slidably mounted on the guide tube 610, the round seat 611 fixed on the guide tube 610 is rotatably mounted on the displacement frame 612, and the displacement frame 612 screwed on the lead screw 604 is slidably connected to the horizontal axis 605; a compression spring 613 is fixed between the conical plug 609 and the round seat 611, and the guide tube 610 is located between the conical plug 609 and the round seat 611. A plurality of guide holes 614 are provided on the tube body. When the distance between the conical plug 609 and the round seat 611 is less than a preset value, the guide holes 614 on the guide tube 610 are inserted into the inner side of the conical plug 609.
[0053] The working principle and technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows:
[0054] When the lead screw 604 rotates, it can change the contact position between it and the displacement frame 612, thereby controlling the displacement frame 612 to slide on the horizontal axis 605. When the displacement frame 612 slides, the round seat 611, the compression spring 613 and the guide tube 610 cooperate to drive the conical plug 609 to move. When the access tube 101 is controlled to be closed, the conical plug 609 first contacts the access tube 101. At this time, the outer cone surface of the conical plug 609 blocks the access tube 101, and the crude oil in the access tube 101 is blocked, thereby allowing the crude oil to enter the guide tube 61. 0, and enters the interior of the valve housing 1 through the multiple guide holes 614 of the guide tube 610 to perform intermittent flow interruption. After the outer conical surface of the conical plug 609 is sealed at the access pipe 101, as the displacement frame 612 continues to move, the compression spring 613 can be compressed, and the length of the guide tube 610 inserted into the conical plug 609 can be controlled to change. When the distance between the conical plug 609 and the round seat 611 is less than a preset value, the guide holes 614 on the guide tube 610 are inserted into the inner side of the conical plug 609, and the flow interruption is completely achieved at this time.
[0055] The above-mentioned design can achieve smooth flow interruption during the oil production process. During the traditional valve closing process, the sudden and complete flow interruption may cause water hammer, which may impact the pipeline and equipment, leading to pipeline rupture, equipment damage and other problems. This solution avoids the instantaneous and complete flow interruption of crude oil by designing two stages: intermittent flow interruption and complete flow interruption. When the access pipe 101 is closed, crude oil enters the valve housing 1 through the guide hole 614 of the guide pipe 610, achieving intermittent flow interruption and reducing the impact force caused by the sudden flow interruption. Then, as the displacement frame 612 continues to move, the guide hole 614 of the guide pipe 610 is inserted into the tapered plug 609, achieving complete flow interruption. The entire flow interruption process is smooth and orderly, reducing damage to the oil production system and extending the service life of the equipment. It effectively alleviates the water hammer effect, ensures the smooth operation of the oil production system, and solves the technical problem of smooth flow interruption. For oil well valves, good sealing of the access pipe is crucial. If the sealing is not tight, crude oil leakage will occur, which not only wastes resources but also may cause safety accidents and environmental pollution. This solution utilizes the outer conical surface of the conical plug for initial sealing, and then achieves further tight sealing through the cooperation of the compression spring and the guide tube, ensuring a good sealing effect on the access pipe under different operating conditions, solving the problem of insufficient sealing. During the oil production process, the pressure and flow of crude oil will change with factors such as the production stage and the reservoir conditions. Traditional valves may have difficulty adapting to such changes. However, during the shut-off process, the crude oil can first enter the valve housing 1 through the guide hole 614 of the guide tube 610. When the pressure and flow change, this design can provide a certain buffering and regulating effect, allowing the valve to better adapt to different operating conditions and solving the problem of poor adaptability to pressure and flow changes. In addition, the design of the guide tube 610 and the guide hole 614 provides a buffering and regulating effect. During the shut-off process, crude oil can enter the valve housing 1 through the guide hole 614, avoiding damage to the valve and pipeline caused by the sudden increase in pressure. At the same time, the presence of the compression spring 613 gives the valve a certain degree of elasticity during the closing process, allowing it to adapt to different pressure and flow changes, ensuring the stable operation of the valve under different operating conditions.
[0056] The sealing member 608 also includes: sprocket 1 fixed to the screw 604, sprocket 1 is connected to sprocket 2 fixed to the transverse shaft 605 through chain 1, the axial slide groove on the transverse shaft 605 is slidably matched with the slider fixed in the rotating tube 615, the rotating tube 615 rotated on the displacement frame 612 is sleeved on the outside of the transverse shaft 605, and the sprocket 3 fixed on the rotating tube 615 is connected to the sprocket 4 fixed to the end of the round seat 611 away from the guide tube 610 through chain 2.
[0057] The working principle and technical effects of the above technical solution are as follows:
[0058] In the process of gradual flow interruption and blocking, when the lead screw 604 rotates, it can drive the sprocket 1 to rotate. When the sprocket 1 rotates, it can drive the sprocket 2 to rotate through the chain 1 transmission, thereby driving the horizontal shaft 605 to rotate. When the horizontal shaft 605 rotates, it can drive the rotating tube 615 to rotate through the cooperation of the axial sliding groove on the horizontal shaft 605 and the slider in the rotating tube 615, without affecting the sliding of the rotating tube 615 on the horizontal shaft 605. When the rotating tube 615 rotates, it can drive the sprocket 3 to rotate. The sprocket 3 drives the sprocket 4 to rotate through the chain 2, thereby driving the round seat 611 to rotate. When the round seat 611 rotates, it drives the conical plug 609 to rotate through the compression spring 613. When the conical plug When 609 contacts the access pipe 101, the conical plug 609 is driven to rotate, so that impurities such as crude oil dirt at the pipe opening of the access pipe 101 can be scraped off. During the oil production process, crude oil dirt and other impurities will accumulate at the pipe opening of the access pipe 101. These impurities will affect the sealing performance between the conical plug 609 and the access pipe 101. When the conical plug 609 rotates, it can scrape off the impurities at the pipe opening of the access pipe 101 like a scraper. After the pipe opening is cleaned, the conical plug 609 and the access pipe 101 can achieve a tighter fit, thereby significantly improving the sealing effect of the plugging and reducing the risk of crude oil leakage; compression spring The presence of 613 gives the conical plug 609 a certain buffering ability when rotating. When the conical plug 609 encounters a large friction force during rotation (such as excessive impurities or deformation of the pipe mouth), when the friction force reaches a preset value, the compression spring 613 will deform, absorb part of the energy, and stop the conical plug 609 from rotating. This buffering mechanism avoids the hard friction between the conical plug 609 and the access pipe 101, prevents the surface of the conical plug 609 and the access pipe 101 from being damaged due to excessive friction, and prolongs the service life of the equipment. The buffering effect makes the conical plug 609 more stable when facing different degrees of impurity accumulation and pipe mouth deformation. When there is unevenness, it can automatically adjust the rotation state to better adapt to various working conditions and ensure the smooth progress of the sealing operation; due to the buffering protection of the compression spring 613, the possibility of damage to the conical plug 609 and the access pipe 101 is reduced, and the probability of failure caused by component damage is reduced; in the process of gradual flow interruption and sealing, the rotation cleaning and buffering protection functions of the conical plug 609 cooperate with each other to ensure the smooth progress of the flow interruption process, avoid problems such as poor flow interruption or poor sealing caused by impurity blockage or component damage, ensure the normal operation of the oil well valve, and improve the operating efficiency of the entire oil production system.
[0059] In another solution, in order to improve the cleaning effect of the access pipe 101 and prevent the conical plug 609 from stopping due to encountering large friction during rotation (such as excessive impurities or deformation of the pipe mouth, etc.), a groove is provided on the inner wall of the conical plug 609, and the protrusion on the guide tube 610 slides in the groove of the conical plug 609. At this time, when the round seat 611 rotates, the conical plug 609 is driven to rotate through the guide tube 610, ensuring that the conical plug 609 continues to rotate to clean the access pipe 101.
[0060] The inner end of the access pipe 101 is provided with an inner conical surface that matches the outer conical surface of the conical plug 609 , and the inner conical surface is also provided with a sealing structure 7 for resisting and matching with the outer conical surface of the conical plug 609 .
[0061] The inner conical surface of the access pipe 101 cooperates with the outer conical surface of the conical plug 609. This design increases the contact area and fit between the two. Compared with flat seals, conical seals can better adapt to processing errors and installation deviations, and can achieve a larger radial sealing force under a smaller axial force, thereby effectively preventing crude oil leakage and greatly improving the sealing performance of the valve. The sealing structure 7 provided on the inner conical surface further enhances the sealing effect. The sealing structure 7 can be made of materials such as rubber rings and sealing gaskets. These materials have good elasticity and sealing properties, and can fill the tiny gap between the outer conical surface of the conical plug 609 and the inner conical surface of the access pipe 101, forming a reliable sealing line of defense, which can ensure that crude oil will not leak from the gap even under high pressure and high flow conditions.
[0062] The sealing structure 7 includes: a sealing airbag 701 arranged in the annular groove on the inner conical surface of the access tube 101, the sealing airbag 701 is connected to the air pipe 702 passed through the mounting hole of the access tube 101, the air pipe 702 is connected to the side of the air cylinder 703, one end of the air cylinder 703 is fixed to the inner wall surface of the valve housing 1, the air cylinder 703 is sealingly and slidingly provided with a piston disc 704, an anti-dropping block 705 fixed to the other end of the air cylinder 703 is clamped on the inner side of the piston disc 704, the piston disc 704 is fixed to one end of the piston rod 706, the middle part of the piston rod 706 is slidably mounted on the anti-dropping block 705, a return spring 707 fixed between the piston disc 704 and the anti-dropping block 705 is sleeved on the piston rod 706, and the other end of the piston rod 706 is provided with a pressure-bearing head for contacting and cooperating with the displacement frame 612. When the displacement frame 612 moves toward the access tube 101 to reach a preset distance, the displacement frame 612 contacts the pressure-bearing head.
[0063] The working principle and technical effect of the above technical solution are as follows: when the displacement frame 612 moves toward the access tube 101 to reach a preset distance, the displacement frame 612 contacts the pressure-bearing head. At this time, the displacement frame 612 presses the pressure-bearing head toward the access tube 101, thereby controlling the piston rod 706 to drive the piston plate 704 to move toward the access tube 101, thereby pressing the gas or liquid in the air cylinder 703 into the air pipe 702, and then pressing it into the sealing airbag 701 through the air pipe 702, so that the sealing airbag 701 expands and fits on the outer conical surface of the conical plug 609. The expanded sealing airbag 701 can fit tightly on the conical plug 609. The outer conical surface of plug 609 further fills any small gaps that may exist between conical plug 609 and access pipe 101, reducing leakage paths and significantly improving the valve's sealing performance, effectively preventing crude oil leakage. During the oil production process, operating conditions are complex and changeable, and access pipe 101 and conical plug 609 may experience a certain degree of wear, deformation, or machining errors. The expansion characteristics of the sealing bladder 701 enable it to adapt to these changes, adjusting according to the actual gap size and shape, consistently maintaining a good seal and ensuring reliable valve operation under various operating conditions. This solution achieves a step-by-step sealing effect. After the conical plug 609 performs an initial seal, when the displacement frame 612 moves to a specific position, the sealing bladder 701 is triggered to expand for a secondary seal. This step-by-step sealing approach makes the sealing process more stable and reliable, gradually increasing the sealing force to effectively cope with crude oil flows of varying pressures and flow rates, and avoiding seal failure caused by excessive or insufficient initial sealing force. Furthermore, the degree of expansion of the sealing bladder 701 can be adjusted by the pressure of the gas or liquid within the cylinder. During maintenance and inspection, if the sealing performance is found to have declined, the expansion degree of the sealing airbag 701 can be changed by adjusting the pressure in the air cylinder to restore a good sealing effect without replacing the entire sealing component, thereby reducing maintenance costs and difficulty.
[0064] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.
[0065] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.
[0066] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the description and implementation methods. They can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with the art, additional modifications can be easily implemented. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the scope of equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein.
Claims
1. A multi-channel oil well valve, characterized in that: include: The invention comprises a valve housing (1), and a valve cover (2) and an oil outlet pipeline (3) connected to the top and bottom of the valve housing (1); a plurality of access pipes (101) on the circumferential surface of the valve housing (1) are all connected to the oil inlet pipeline (4), and two adjacent oil inlet pipelines (4) are connected via a flow balancing component (5), so that when the pressure in one oil inlet pipeline (4) is greater than a preset value, the crude oil in the oil inlet pipeline (4) flows into the other oil inlet pipeline (4) in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction through the flow balancing component (5); a valve core (6) for controlling the opening or closing of the plurality of access pipes (101) is installed in the valve housing (1) and the valve cover (2); The oil inlet pipeline (4) comprises: pipeline one (401) closely connected to the access pipe (101); pipeline one (401) vertically connected to a side port of pipeline two (402); a pressure-bearing sliding plug (403) is sealed and slidably provided in pipeline two (402) for opening and closing side port one; a pressure-bearing spring (404) is fixedly connected between the pressure-bearing sliding plug (403) and the upper seat of pipeline two (402); The sliding column (405) fixed to the top of the pressure-bearing sliding plug (403) is slidably mounted on the upper seat of the second pipeline (402), and the clamping seat (406) fixed to the sliding column (405) is located above the upper seat of the second pipeline (402); Pipeline 2 (402) is also provided with side opening 2 and side opening 3, both of which are located below side opening 1. The flow equalizing component (5) comprises an arc-shaped pipeline (501), the inlet end and the outlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline (501) are respectively in close contact with side opening 2 of one flow equalizing component (5) and side opening 3 of another flow equalizing component (5); a flow equalizing baffle (502) for blocking the arc-shaped pipeline (501) is slidably provided in a longitudinal sliding groove at the top of the inlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline (501), and a tension spring (504) is fixedly connected between a pulling frame (503) fixedly connected to the top of the flow equalizing baffle (502) and an end block fixedly connected to the side of the inlet end of the arc-shaped pipeline (501); The suspension rod (407) fixed to the side of the holder (406) is slidably arranged in the open groove at the top of the pulling frame (503), and the pulling block (408) at the bottom of the suspension rod (407) is located in the rectangular groove inside the pulling frame (503). When the holder (406) moves upward to a preset distance, the upper surface of the pulling block (408) contacts the top surface inside the pulling frame (503) and drives the pulling frame (503) to move upward, so as to control the flow-equalizing baffle (502) to gradually release the closure of the arc-shaped pipeline (501).
2. A multi-channel oil well valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The valve core (6) comprises: a control shaft (601) which is sealably mounted in the center hole of the valve cover (2); the top of the control shaft (601) is connected to a control wheel or a control motor; the bottom of the control shaft (601) is fixedly connected to a control bevel gear (602); the control bevel gear (602) is transmission-connected to a plurality of blocking components (603) mounted in the valve housing (1); and the plurality of blocking components (603) are arranged one by one opposite to the plurality of access pipes (101).
3. A multi-channel oil well valve according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking component (603) includes: a lead screw (604) and a transverse shaft (605) which are parallel to the inner wall of the valve housing (1); the lead screw (604) and the transverse shaft (605) are both rotated on a bracket (606) on the bottom surface of the valve housing (1); a transmission bevel gear (607) fixed on the lead screw (604) is engaged with the control bevel gear (602); the lead screw (604) is screwed on the blocking component (608); and the transverse shaft (605) is slidably mounted on the blocking component (608).
4. A multi-channel oil well valve according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing member (608) comprises: a conical plug (609) coaxially arranged on the inner side of the access tube (101); the conical plug (609) is sealingly slidably arranged on the guide tube (610); a round seat (611) fixed on the guide tube (610) is rotatably arranged on a displacement frame (612); the displacement frame (612) screwed on the lead screw (604) is slidably connected to the transverse axis (605); a compression spring (613) is fixed between the conical plug (609) and the round seat (611); the guide tube (610) is located between the conical plug (609) and the round seat (611); a plurality of guide holes (614) are provided on the tube body; when the distance between the conical plug (609) and the round seat (611) is less than a preset value, the guide holes (614) on the guide tube (610) are inserted into the inner side of the conical plug (609).
5. The multi-channel oil well valve according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sealing member (608) further includes: a sprocket 1 fixed on the lead screw (604); the sprocket 1 is connected to a sprocket 2 fixed on the transverse shaft (605) through a chain 1; the axial sliding groove on the transverse shaft (605) is slidably matched with a slider fixed in the rotating tube (615); the rotating tube (615) rotated on the displacement frame (612) is sleeved on the outside of the transverse shaft (605); the sprocket 3 fixed on the rotating tube (615) is connected to a sprocket 4 fixed on the round seat (611) at one end away from the guide tube (610) through a chain 2.
6. A multi-channel oil well valve according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner end of the access pipe (101) is provided with an inner conical surface that matches the outer conical surface of the conical plug (609), and the inner conical surface is also provided with a sealing structure (7) for resisting and matching the outer conical surface of the conical plug (609).
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