Flowmeter elevator
The flow meter lift mechanism automatically aligns and secures flow meters within pipes of varying sizes, addressing manual alignment errors and enhancing installation efficiency and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510514152.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
During the installation of the flowmeter, there is an error in the coaxial center of the flowmeter and the installation pipe manually, resulting in low installation efficiency, especially when installing between pipes of different sizes.
A flowmeter elevator is designed, including a semicircular ring support frame, lifting mechanism, adjustment mechanism and fixture. It is automatically aligned with the axis of the flowmeter and installation pipe, and fixed with the fixture to adapt to pipes of different sizes.
It realizes automatic alignment and stable fixation between the flowmeter and the shaft center of the installation pipe, improves installation efficiency, is suitable for a variety of pipe sizes, and simplifies the installation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of flow meters, and specifically to a flow meter hoist. Background Technique
[0002] A flow meter is an instrument used to measure the fluid flow in a pipeline or an open channel. When using a flow meter, it is necessary to coaxially install the flow meter and the installation pipeline. During the installation process, a hoist is used to lift the flow meter so that the flow meter can be coaxially aligned with the installation pipeline. During this process, it is necessary for workers to align the flow meter and the installation pipeline manually, and there are certain errors in manual operation, which will affect the installation effect of the flow meter. When the flow meter is installed between two pipelines with different sizes, the efficiency of manually calibrating the axes of the flow meter and the installation pipeline is low. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flow meter hoist to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.
[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A flow meter hoist, including a base, two support frames are arranged above the base, the support frames are connected to the base through a lifting mechanism, the support frames are designed in a semi-circular ring shape, one side of the support frame is fixedly installed with a fixing plate, the side of the fixing plate away from the support frame is fixedly installed with a support plate, three limiting plates are arranged between the two support frames, the limiting plates are connected to the support frames through an adjusting mechanism, installation frames are arranged on both sides of the two support frames away from each other, the installation frames are slidably connected to the support plate, and two movable clamps are arranged on the side of the installation frame close to the limiting plate.
[0005] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes two fixing frames, the fixing frames are fixedly installed above the base, a slider is slidably installed inside the fixing frame, a driving structure is arranged inside one of the sliders, a fixing rod is fixedly installed on the side of the slider close to the support plate, an adjusting block is movably sleeved outside the fixing rod, and the adjusting block is fixedly connected to the support plate.
[0006] Preferably, the driving structure includes a threaded rod, the threaded rod is rotatably inserted inside the fixing frame, a motor is fixedly installed above the threaded rod, and the motor is fixedly connected to the fixing frame.
[0007] Preferably, the adjusting mechanism includes an adjusting part, the adjusting part is rotatably installed on the side of the support frame away from the limiting plate through a rotating structure, a power component is arranged outside the adjusting part, a chute is opened on the edge of the support frame, a guide groove is opened on the edge of the adjusting part, a rod is slidably inserted together inside the chute and the guide groove, a push block is fixedly installed at one end of the rod close to the limiting plate, and the push block is fixedly connected to the limiting plate.
[0008] Preferably, the rotation structure includes a mounting groove and a mounting seat. The mounting groove is formed on one side of the support frame close to the adjusting member, the mounting seat is fixedly installed on the outside of the adjusting member, and the mounting groove and the mounting seat are rotatably connected.
[0009] Preferably, the power assembly includes a cross plate. The cross plate slidably penetrates through the support plate. A moving structure is arranged on the outside of the cross plate. One end of the cross plate close to the adjusting member is rotatably installed with an adjusting plate. One end of the adjusting plate away from the cross plate is rotatably installed with a shaft member, and the shaft member is fixedly connected to the edge of the adjusting member.
[0010] Preferably, the moving structure includes a mounting plate and an electric push rod. The electric push rod is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate. The output end of the electric push rod penetrates through the support plate. The mounting plate is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod, and the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the cross plate.
[0011] Preferably, an activity groove is formed inside the mounting frame. An activity block is slidably installed inside the activity groove. The activity block is fixedly connected to the clamp, and the activity block is connected to the mounting plate through a sliding assembly.
[0012] Preferably, the sliding assembly includes a rotatable rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is rotatably installed on one side of the mounting frame. A gear is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft. One-way racks are fixedly installed on adjacent sides of the two activity blocks, and the one-way racks are engaged with the gear.
[0013] Preferably, a second rack is arranged on the outside of the gear. A moving block is fixedly installed on one side of the second rack. The moving block is slidably connected to the support plate. A push plate is rotatably installed on one side of the moving block away from the second rack. One side of the push plate away from the moving block is rotatably connected to the mounting plate. A cross bar is fixedly installed on the outside of the support plate. The cross bar is slidably connected to the mounting frame. A spring is movably sleeved on the outside of the cross bar, and the spring is fixedly connected to the mounting frame.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. By providing a support frame, the shape of the support frame is designed as a semi-circular ring, which is convenient for placing the flowmeter inside the support frame. The adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the limiting plate, so that the axis of the flowmeter and the central axis of the support plate are on the same horizontal line. Taking the support plate as the adjustment standard, the axes of the installation pipeline and the flowmeter can be automatically corrected.
[0015] 2. By setting up a fixture, the fixture can clamp the installation pipeline. While calibrating the axes of the installation pipeline and the flowmeter, it can increase the stability of the flowmeter between the two groups of installation pipelines, facilitating the installation of the flowmeter between the two groups of installation pipelines and improving the installation efficiency of the flowmeter.
[0016] 3. By setting up a mounting frame, the mounting frame can slide outside the support plate, enabling the device to be applicable to installation pipelines of different sizes and having a wider range of applications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of another perspective of the present invention; Figure 3 is a partial structure sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism structure of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism structure of the present invention; Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism structure of the present invention; Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the present invention; Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of another perspective.
[0018] In the drawings, the list of components represented by each reference numeral is as follows: 1. Base; 2. Support frame; 3. Limiting plate; 4. Pusher block; 5. Rod; 6. Chute; 7. Adjusting member; 8. Guide groove; 9. Installation groove; 10. Mounting seat; 11. Support plate; 12. Fixed plate; 13. Fixed frame; 14. Slide block; 15. Threaded rod; 16. Motor; 17. Fixed rod; 18. Adjusting block; 19. Mounting frame; 20. Movable groove; 21. Movable block; 22. Fixture; 23. Rotating shaft; 24. Gear; 25. First rack; 26. Second rack; 27. Moving block; 28. Mounting plate; 29. Pushing plate; 30. Electric push rod; 31. Cross bar; 32. Spring; 33. Cross plate; 34. Adjusting plate; 35. Shaft member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0019] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0020] Please refer to Figures 1-8 , in the figure, there is a flowmeter hoist, which includes a base 1. Above the base 1, there are two groups of support frames 2. The support frames 2 are connected to the base 1 through a lifting mechanism. The support frames 2 are designed in a semi-circular ring shape. On one side of the support frame 2, a fixed plate 12 is fixedly installed. On the side of the fixed plate 12 away from the support frame 2, a support plate 11 is fixedly installed. Between the two groups of support frames 2, there are three groups of limit plates 3. The limit plates 3 are connected to the support frames 2 through an adjustment mechanism. On both sides of the two groups of support frames 2 away from each other, there are mounting frames 19. The mounting frames 19 are slidably connected to the support plate 11. On the side of the mounting frame 19 close to the limit plate 3, there are two groups of movable clamps 22.
[0021] The lifting mechanism includes two groups of fixed frames 13. The fixed frames 13 are fixedly installed above the base 1. Inside the fixed frames 13, sliders 14 are slidably installed. Inside one of the sliders 14, a driving structure is provided. On the side of the slider 14 close to the support plate 11, a fixed rod 17 is fixedly installed. An adjusting block 18 is movably sleeved outside the fixed rod 17. The adjusting block 18 is fixedly connected to the support plate 11.
[0022] The driving structure includes a threaded rod 15. The threaded rod 15 is rotatably inserted inside the fixed frame 13. Above the threaded rod 15, a motor 16 is fixedly installed. The motor 16 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 13.
[0023] Specifically, the flowmeter is placed inside the two groups of support frames 2. The adjustment mechanism drives the three groups of limit plates 3 to approach each other. The limit plates 3 adjust the position of the flowmeter, making the axis of the flowmeter parallel to the central axis of the support plate 11. Under the action of the base 1, the motor 16 is connected to an external power source. Under the action of the fixed frame 13, the motor 16 drives the threaded rod 15 to rotate. Since the threaded rod 15 is threadedly connected to the slider 14, the threaded rod 15 can drive the slider 14 to lift inside the fixed frame 13. The support plate 11 is connected to the slider 14 through the adjusting block 18 and the fixed rod 17. Therefore, the slider 14 can drive the support plate 11 to move synchronously, lifting the flowmeter to an appropriate height, and then moving the base 1 towards the direction of the installation pipeline, so that the installation pipeline is located between the two groups of clamps 22.
[0024] The adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment member 7. The adjustment member 7 is rotatably installed on the side of the support frame 2 away from the limit plate 3 through a rotation structure. A power assembly is provided outside the adjustment member 7. A chute 6 is opened on the edge of the support frame 2. A guide groove 8 is opened on the edge of the adjustment member 7. A rod member 5 is slidably inserted together inside the chute 6 and the guide groove 8. At one end of the rod member 5 close to the limit plate 3, a push block 4 is fixedly installed. The push block 4 is fixedly connected to the limit plate 3.
[0025] The rotating structure includes an installation groove 9 and an installation seat 10. The installation groove 9 is opened on one side of the support frame 2 close to the adjusting member 7, and the installation seat 10 is fixedly installed outside the adjusting member 7. The installation groove 9 and the installation seat 10 are rotatably connected.
[0026] The power assembly includes a cross plate 33. The cross plate 33 slidably penetrates through the support plate 11. A moving structure is arranged outside the cross plate 33. One end of the cross plate 33 close to the adjusting member 7 is rotatably installed with an adjusting plate 34. One end of the adjusting plate 34 away from the cross plate 33 is rotatably installed with a shaft member 35. The shaft member 35 is fixedly connected to the edge of the adjusting member 7.
[0027] The moving structure includes an installation plate 28 and an electric push rod 30. The electric push rod 30 is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate 11. The output end of the electric push rod 30 penetrates through the support plate 11. The installation plate 28 is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod 30. The installation plate 28 and the cross plate 33 are fixedly connected.
[0028] Further, connect the electric push rod 30 to an external power source. Under the action of the support plate 11, the electric push rod 30 drives the installation plate 28 to move towards the support plate 11. The installation plate 28 drives the cross plate 33 to move synchronously. The cross plate 33 pushes the adjusting plate 34 to rotate. Since the adjusting plate 34 is connected to the adjusting member 7 through the shaft member 35, and the adjusting member 7 is rotatably connected to the support frame 2 through the installation groove 9 and the installation seat 10, the adjusting plate 34 can push the adjusting member 7 to rotate. Under the action of the guide groove 8, the rod member 5 slides inside the sliding groove 6. The rod member 5 drives the limiting plate 3 to move through the push block 4, and the three limiting plates 3 approach each other.
[0029] An activity groove 20 is opened inside the installation frame 19. An activity block 21 is slidably installed inside the activity groove 20. The activity block 21 is fixedly connected to the fixture 22. The activity block 21 is connected to the installation plate 28 through a sliding component.
[0030] The sliding component includes a rotatable rotating shaft 23. The rotating shaft 23 is rotatably installed on one side of the installation frame 19. A gear 24 is fixedly sleeved outside the rotating shaft 23. One-way racks 25 are fixedly installed on both adjacent sides of the two activity blocks 21. The one-way racks 25 are engaged with the gear 24.
[0031] A second rack 26 is arranged outside the gear 24. A moving block 27 is fixedly installed on one side of the second rack 26. The moving block 27 is slidably connected to the support plate 11. A push plate 29 is rotatably installed on the side of the moving block 27 away from the second rack 26. The side of the push plate 29 away from the moving block 27 is rotatably connected to the installation plate 28. A cross bar 31 is fixedly installed outside the support plate 11. The cross bar 31 is slidably connected to the installation frame 19. A spring 32 is movably sleeved outside the cross bar 31. The spring 32 is fixedly connected to the installation frame 19.
[0032] Furthermore, when the mounting plate 28 moves, it can drive the push plate 29 to rotate. The push plate 29 drives the moving block 27 to move. Since the gear 24 meshes with the second rack 26, when the moving block 27 moves, it can drive the gear 24 and the rotating shaft 23 to rotate. Since the gear 24 meshes with the first rack 25, when the gear 24 rotates, it can drive the first rack 25 to move. The first rack 25 drives the movable block 21 to slide inside the movable groove 20, thereby providing driving force for the movement of the clamp 22. During the process of the clamp 22 clamping the installation pipeline, the height of the support plate 11 can be adjusted so that the axis of the installation pipeline coincides with the axis of the flowmeter.
[0033] Furthermore, when the gear 24 stops rotating or when the moving block 27 contacts the mounting bracket 19, the moving block 27 can drive the mounting bracket 19 to move synchronously. At this time, the mounting bracket 19 slides outside the cross bar 31, and the spring 32 deforms under force, facilitating the clamping of installation pipelines of different sizes.
[0034] Working principle: The flowmeter is placed inside the two sets of support frames 2. The adjusting mechanism drives the three sets of limit plates 3 to approach each other. The limit plates 3 adjust the position of the flowmeter so that the axis of the flowmeter is parallel to the central axis of the support plate 11. Under the action of the base 1, the motor 16 is connected to an external power source. Under the action of the fixing frame 13, the motor 16 drives the threaded rod 15 to rotate. Since the threaded rod 15 is threadedly connected to the slider 14, the threaded rod 15 can drive the slider 14 to lift inside the fixing frame 13. The support plate 11 is connected to the slider 14 through the adjusting block 18 and the fixing rod 17. Therefore, the slider 14 can drive the support plate 11 to move synchronously, lifting the flowmeter to an appropriate height. Then, the base 1 is moved towards the installation pipeline so that the installation pipeline is located between the two sets of clamps 22.
[0035] Connect the electric push rod 30 to an external power source. Under the action of the support plate 11, the electric push rod 30 drives the mounting plate 28 to move towards the support plate 11. The mounting plate 28 drives the cross plate 33 to move synchronously. The cross plate 33 pushes the adjusting plate 34 to rotate. Since the adjusting plate 34 is connected to the adjusting member 7 through the shaft member 35, and the adjusting member 7 is rotationally connected to the support frame 2 through the mounting groove 9 and the mounting seat 10, the adjusting plate 34 can drive the adjusting member 7 to rotate. Under the action of the guide groove 8, the rod member 5 slides inside the sliding groove 6. The rod member 5 drives the limit plate 3 to move through the push block 4, and the three sets of limit plates 3 approach each other.
[0036] When the mounting plate 28 moves, it can drive the push plate 29 to rotate. The push plate 29 drives the moving block 27 to move. Since the gear 24 meshes with the second rack 26, when the moving block 27 moves, it can drive the gear 24 and the rotating shaft 23 to rotate. Since the gear 24 meshes with the first rack 25, when the gear 24 rotates, it can drive the first rack 25 to move. The first rack 25 drives the movable block 21 to slide inside the movable groove 20, thereby providing driving force for the movement of the clamp 22. When the gear 24 stops rotating, or when the moving block 27 contacts the mounting frame 19, the moving block 27 can drive the mounting frame 19 to move synchronously. At this time, the mounting frame 19 slides outside the cross bar 31, and the spring 32 deforms under force, facilitating the clamping of installation pipes of different sizes. During the process of the clamp 22 clamping the installation pipe, the height of the support plate 11 can be adjusted so that the axis of the installation pipe coincides with the axis of the flowmeter.
[0037] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or sequence between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.
[0038] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A flowmeter hoist, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: Above the base (1), there are two sets of support frames (2). The support frames (2) are connected to the base (1) through a lifting mechanism. The support frames (2) are designed in a semi-circular ring shape. One side of the support frame (2) is fixedly installed with a fixing plate (12). The side of the fixing plate (12) away from the support frame (2) is fixedly installed with a support plate (11). Between the two sets of support frames (2), there are three sets of limiting plates (3). The limiting plates (3) are connected to the support frames (2) through an adjusting mechanism. On both sides of the two sets of support frames (2) away from each other, there are mounting frames (19). The mounting frames (19) are slidably connected to the support plate (11). On the side of the mounting frame (19) close to the limiting plate (3), there are two sets of movable clamps (22).
2. The flowmeter hoist according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes two sets of fixing frames (13). The fixing frames (13) are fixedly installed above the base (1). Inside the fixing frames (13), there are slidingly installed sliders (14). Inside one of the sliders (14), there is a driving structure. The side of the slider (14) close to the support plate (11) is fixedly installed with a fixing rod (17). The outside of the fixing rod (17) is movably sleeved with an adjusting block (18). The adjusting block (18) is fixedly connected to the support plate (11).
3. The lift of a flowmeter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving structure includes a threaded rod (15). The threaded rod (15) is rotatably inserted into the inside of the fixing frame (13). Above the threaded rod (15), there is a fixedly installed motor (16). The motor (16) is fixedly connected to the fixing frame (13).
4. A flowmeter hoist according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism includes an adjusting part (7). The adjusting part (7) is rotatably installed on the side of the support frame (2) away from the limiting plate (3) through a rotating structure. The outside of the adjusting part (7) is provided with a power component. A sliding groove (6) is opened on the edge of the support frame (2). A guiding groove (8) is opened on the edge of the adjusting part (7). A rod member (5) is slidably inserted into the inside of the sliding groove (6) and the guiding groove (8) together. One end of the rod member (5) close to the limiting plate (3) is fixedly installed with a pushing block (4). The pushing block (4) is fixedly connected to the limiting plate (3).
5. The flowmeter hoist according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating structure includes a mounting groove (9) and a mounting seat (10). The mounting groove (9) is opened on the side of the support frame (2) close to the adjusting part (7). The mounting seat (10) is fixedly installed on the outside of the adjusting part (7). The mounting groove (9) and the mounting seat (10) are rotatably connected.
6. The lift of a flowmeter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power component includes a cross plate (33). The cross plate (33) slidably penetrates through the support plate (11). The outside of the cross plate (33) is provided with a moving structure. One end of the cross plate (33) close to the adjusting part (7) is rotatably installed with an adjusting plate (34). One end of the adjusting plate (34) away from the cross plate (33) is rotatably installed with a shaft member (35). The shaft member (35) is fixedly connected to the edge of the adjusting part (7).
7. A flowmeter hoist according to claim 6, characterized in that: The moving structure includes a mounting plate (28) and an electric push rod (30). The electric push rod (30) is fixedly installed on one side of the support plate (11). The output end of the electric push rod (30) penetrates through the support plate (11). The mounting plate (28) is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric push rod (30). The mounting plate (28) is fixedly connected to the cross plate (33).
8. A flowmeter hoist according to claim 7, characterized in that: An activity groove (20) is formed inside the mounting frame (19). An activity block (21) is slidably installed inside the activity groove (20). The activity block (21) is fixedly connected to the clamp (22). The activity block (21) is connected to the mounting plate (28) through a sliding component.
9. A flowmeter hoist according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sliding component includes a rotatable rotating shaft (23). The rotating shaft (23) is rotatably installed on one side of the mounting frame (19). A gear (24) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the rotating shaft (23). One-way racks (25) are fixedly installed on the adjacent sides of the two activity blocks (21). The one-way racks (25) are engaged with the gear (24).
10. A flowmeter hoist according to claim 9, characterized in that: A second rack (26) is arranged outside the gear (24). A moving block (27) is fixedly installed on one side of the second rack (26). The moving block (27) is slidably connected to the support plate (11). A push plate (29) is rotatably installed on the side of the moving block (27) away from the second rack (26). The side of the push plate (29) away from the moving block (27) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (28). A cross bar (31) is fixedly installed outside the support plate (11). The cross bar (31) is slidably connected to the mounting frame (19). A spring (32) is movably sleeved on the outside of the cross bar (31). The spring (32) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (19).