Device and method for measuring size and pit of pipeline

Through the non-contact measuring device, the bottom sensor and column sensor combined with elastic materials are used to solve the safety risks and measurement complexity of pipeline operations at high altitudes, and safe and fast pipeline size and pit detection are achieved.

CN120489030APending Publication Date: 2025-08-15INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION CO LTD MCC +1
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Application Number
CN202510754698.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2025-08-15

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, pipeline size and pit measurement require high altitude operations, which pose safety risks, complex procedures and affect the inspection period, and it is difficult to accurately measure the depth and shape of the pit.

Method used

A device is adopted, including a bottom sensor, a column sensor and an elastic deformable material. Through an electric telescopic rod and a rotating assembly, a non-contact measurement of the pipe size and pit is achieved. The bottom sensor and a column sensor are used to sense the deformation of the elastic material, and combined with rotation adjustment, multi-directional force detection is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It realizes no manual climbing operation, improves safety, simplifies the procedures, shortens the inspection period, and accurately measures the pipe size and pit conditions.

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Abstract

The invention provides a device and method for measuring the size and pit of a pipeline, and relates to the field of structure detection.The device comprises a bottom sensor and a bottom plate, the four corners of the top of the bottom sensor are fixedly provided with stand column sensors, the top of the bottom sensor is provided with an elastic deformable material, the surface of the bottom plate is provided with a rotating assembly, and the rotating assembly is connected with the stand column sensors. An electric telescopic rod is mounted at the top of the rotating disc through a bolt, and the top of the electric telescopic rod is mounted at the bottom of a bottom sensor. According to the device, an electric telescopic rod is started to drive an elastic deformable material to ascend, a pipeline is jacked into the elastic deformable material, the elastic deformable material deforms, stress deformation conditions in the transverse direction, the longitudinal direction and the vertical direction are sensed through a bottom sensor and a stand column sensor, and therefore the size and the pit condition of the pipeline are detected; and the rotating disc drives the electric telescopic rod to rotate by starting the motor, so that the angle of the device can be adjusted according to the pipeline.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of structure detection, and in particular to a device and method for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits. Background Art

[0002] Because pipelines are high above the ground, current methods for measuring pipe deformation and dimensions typically rely on lifts and cranes. This involves working at height, requiring personnel to ascend, which is dangerous. The complex and time-consuming process of handling high-altitude work also impacts the inspection schedule. Furthermore, the system requires a large number of personnel, including those with high-altitude work permits, supervisors, safety officers, and lift or crane operators. When a pipeline is impacted by external forces, pits may form, making conventional methods difficult to measure. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a device and method for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a device for measuring pipeline size and pits, comprising: a bottom sensor and a bottom plate, wherein the four corners of the top of the bottom sensor are fixedly installed with column sensors, the top of the bottom sensor is installed with an elastic deformable material, the surface of the elastic deformable material is installed between the four column sensors, and the surface of the bottom plate is provided with a rotating assembly, the rotating assembly includes a motor, a rotating rod and a rotating disk, the top of the rotating disk is installed with an electric telescopic rod by bolts, and the top of the electric telescopic rod is installed at the bottom of the bottom sensor.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment, the output end of the motor is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the base plate, one end of the rotating rod is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor, and the bottom of the rotating disk is fixedly mounted on the other end of the rotating rod.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, a rotating module is installed on the top of the electric telescopic rod, and the top of the rotating module is installed on the bottom of the bottom sensor.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, a fixed shell is installed at the bottom of the motor, and the top of the fixed shell is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, limiting rods are installed at equal intervals on the bottom circumference of the rotating disk, a limiting groove is opened on the top of the bottom plate, and the surface of the limiting rods is movably installed on the inner wall of the limiting groove.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, mounting blocks are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate, and rollers are installed at the bottom of the mounting blocks.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, cylinders are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate, and gaskets are installed at the bottom of the cylinders.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, a connecting wire is installed at the bottom of the bottom sensor, and a connecting block matching the handle is installed at the other end of the connecting wire.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. The present invention activates an electric telescopic rod to move the elastic deformable material installed on the top of the bottom sensor upward, contacting the surface of the pipe, and pushing the pipe into the interior of the elastic deformable material, causing the elastic deformable material to deform. The bottom sensor supports the elastic deformable material and simultaneously senses the stress and deformation in the vertical direction. The column sensor supports the elastic deformable material and simultaneously senses the stress and deformation in the horizontal and longitudinal directions. The size of the pipe and the condition of the pits on the pipe are obtained through detection by the bottom sensor and the column sensor, thereby making pipe measurement more convenient, eliminating the need for workers to work at heights, and improving safety and making the device more complete.

[0014] 2. The present invention starts the motor to drive the rotating rod, so that the electric telescopic rod installed on the top of the rotating disk through bolts drives the top component to rotate, so that the angle of the top component can be adjusted according to the pipeline conditions during use, making the device more perfect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 A side view of a device and method for measuring pipe dimensions and pits provided by the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 A bottom view of a device and method for measuring pipe dimensions and pits provided by the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 A side view of the bottom plate of a device and method for measuring pipe dimensions and pits provided by the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 A side view of a rotating assembly of a device and method for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits provided by the present invention.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Bottom sensor; 2. Column sensor; 3. Elastic deformable material; 4. Bottom plate; 401. Limiting groove; 5. Rotating assembly; 501. Motor; 502. Rotating rod; 503. Rotating disk; 6. Electric telescopic rod; 7. Rotating module; 8. Fixed shell; 9. Limiting rod; 10. Mounting block; 11. Roller; 12. Cylinder; 13. Gasket; 14. Connecting wire; 15. Connecting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] See also Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a technical solution: a device for measuring pipe dimensions and pits, comprising: a bottom sensor 1 and a bottom plate 4, wherein column sensors 2 are fixedly mounted at the four corners of the top of the bottom sensor 1, an elastic deformable material 3 is mounted on the top of the bottom sensor 1, and the surface of the elastic deformable material 3 is mounted between the four column sensors 2, a rotating assembly 5 is provided on the surface of the bottom plate 4, the rotating assembly 5 comprises a motor 501, a rotating rod 502 and a rotating disk 503, an electric telescopic rod 6 is fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating disk 503, and the top of the electric telescopic rod 6 is mounted on the bottom of the bottom sensor 1.

[0023] Specifically: when the device is started to be used, the device is moved to the required position, and then the electric telescopic rod 6 is started to extend, so that the elastic deformable material 3 installed on the top of the bottom sensor 1 moves upward and contacts the surface of the pipe, and the pipe is pushed into the interior of the elastic deformable material 3, so that the elastic deformable material 3 is deformed. The bottom sensor 1 supports the elastic deformable material 3 and senses the stress and deformation in the vertical direction at the same time. The column sensor 2 supports the elastic deformable material 3 and senses the stress and deformation in the horizontal and longitudinal directions at the same time. The size of the pipe and the condition of the pits on the pipe are obtained through the detection of the bottom sensor 1 and the column sensor 2, thereby making the detection of the pipe more convenient and safe, and no longer requiring workers to work at heights, making the device more perfect.

[0024] In one embodiment, the output end of the motor 501 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the base plate 4 , one end of the rotating rod 502 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor 501 , and the bottom of the rotating disk 503 is fixedly mounted on the other end of the rotating rod 502 .

[0025] Specifically: by starting the motor 501, the rotating rod 502 rotates, driving the rotating disk 503 installed on the top thereof to rotate, and the electric telescopic rod 6 is installed on the top of the rotating disk 503 through bolts, so that the bottom sensor 1, the column sensor 2 and the elastic deformable material 3 installed on the top of the electric telescopic rod 6 can be adjusted in angle, so that the components on the top of the device can be adjusted according to the angle of the pipeline during use, so that the device can better measure the pipeline. At the same time, by removing the electric telescopic rod 6 from the top of the rotating disk 503, the device can be used by hand by the staff, making the device more perfect.

[0026] In one embodiment, a rotating module 7 is installed on the top of the electric telescopic rod 6 , and the top of the rotating module 7 is installed on the bottom of the bottom sensor 1 .

[0027] Specifically: the rotating module 7 installed on the top of the electric telescopic rod 6 is installed on the bottom of the bottom sensor 1. The bottom sensor 1 at the top can be rotated by the rotating module, making the device more perfect.

[0028] In one embodiment, a fixed shell 8 is installed at the bottom of the motor 501 , and the top of the fixed shell 8 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate 4 .

[0029] Specifically: the fixed shell 8 fixedly installed at the bottom of the motor 501 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the bottom sensor 1. The fixed shell 8 protects the motor 501, so that the motor 501 can be more stably installed at the bottom of the bottom sensor 1, making the device more perfect.

[0030] In one embodiment, limiting rods 9 are installed at equal intervals on the bottom circumference of the rotating disk 503 , a limiting groove 401 is opened on the top of the bottom plate 4 , and the surface of the limiting rods 9 is movably installed on the inner wall of the limiting groove 401 .

[0031] Specifically, the limiting rods 9 installed at equal distances on the bottom circumference of the rotating disk 503 are movably installed on the inner wall of the limiting groove 401 opened on the top of the bottom plate 4, so that the rotating disk 503 is more stable when rotating, making the device more perfect.

[0032] In one embodiment, mounting blocks 10 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate 4 , rollers 11 are installed at the bottom of the mounting blocks 10 , cylinders 12 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate 4 , and gaskets 13 are installed at the bottom of the cylinders 12 .

[0033] Specifically: through the rollers 11 installed at the bottom of the mounting blocks 10 installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate 4, the device can be moved to the required position more conveniently when in use. After moving to the required position, the cylinder 12 is started to make the gasket 13 installed at the bottom of the cylinder 12 fit on the ground, supporting the device and making the device more perfect.

[0034] In one embodiment, a connecting wire 14 is installed at the bottom of the bottom sensor 1 , and a connecting block 15 matching the handle is installed at the other end of the connecting wire 14 .

[0035] Specifically: the connecting block 15 installed at the other end of the connecting line 14 installed at the bottom of the bottom sensor 1 is connected to the control handle, the device can be controlled by the handle, and the detection data of the bottom sensor 1 and the column sensor 2 can be displayed through the external display.

[0036] Working principle: When the device starts to be used, the roller 11 installed at the bottom of the mounting block 10 installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate 4 is used to move the device to the required position, and then the cylinder 12 is started to make the gasket 13 fit on the ground to stabilize the device in the required position, and then the electric telescopic rod 6 is started to extend, so that the elastic deformable material 3 installed on the top of the bottom sensor 1 moves upward and contacts the surface of the pipe, and the pipe is pushed into the interior of the elastic deformable material 3, causing the elastic deformable material 3 to deform. The elastic deformable material 3 is supported by the bottom sensor 1, and the vertical force deformation is sensed at the same time. The elastic deformable material 3 is supported by the column sensor 2, and the horizontal and longitudinal force deformation are sensed at the same time. The size of the pipe is obtained through the detection of the bottom sensor 1 and the column sensor 2. and the pits on the pipeline, thereby making the inspection of the pipeline more convenient and safe, and no longer requiring workers to climb up to work, making the device more perfect; during use of the device, the rotating rod 502 is rotated by starting the motor 501, driving the rotating disk 503 installed on its top to rotate, and the electric telescopic rod 6 is installed on the top of the rotating disk 503 by bolts, so that the bottom sensor 1, the column sensor 2 and the elastic deformable material 3 installed on the top of the electric telescopic rod 6 can be adjusted in angle, so that the components on the top of the device can be adjusted according to the angle of the pipeline during use, so that the device can better measure the pipeline, and at the same time, by removing the electric telescopic rod 6 from the top of the rotating disk 503, the device can be used by the staff by hand, making the device more perfect.

[0037] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any other form. Any person skilled in the art may use the technical contents disclosed above to change or modify them into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes for application in other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiments made in accordance with the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the technical solution of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for measuring pipe dimensions and pits, characterized in that: include: A bottom sensor (1) and a bottom plate (4), wherein four corners of the top of the bottom sensor (1) are fixedly mounted with column sensors (2), an elastic deformable material (3) is mounted on the top of the bottom sensor (1), and the surface of the elastic deformable material (3) is mounted between the four column sensors (2), and a rotating assembly (5) is provided on the surface of the bottom plate (4), wherein the rotating assembly (5) comprises a motor (501), a rotating rod (502) and a rotating disk (503), and an electric telescopic rod (6) is mounted on the top of the rotating disk (503) via bolts, and the top of the electric telescopic rod (6) is mounted on the bottom of the bottom sensor (1).

2. The device for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the motor (501) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the base plate (4), one end of the rotating rod (502) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the motor (501), and the bottom of the rotating disk (503) is fixedly mounted on the other end of the rotating rod (502).

3. The device for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotating module (7) is installed on the top of the electric telescopic rod (6), and the top of the rotating module (7) is installed on the bottom of the bottom sensor (1).

4. The device for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits according to claim 3, characterized in that: A fixed shell (8) is installed at the bottom of the motor (501), and the top of the fixed shell (8) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the base plate (4).

5. The device for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits according to claim 4, characterized in that: Limiting rods (9) are installed at equal distances on the bottom circumference of the rotating disk (503), a limiting groove (401) is opened on the top of the bottom plate (4), and the surface of the limiting rod (9) is movably installed on the inner wall of the limiting groove (401).

6. The device for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits according to claim 5, characterized in that: The four corners of the bottom of the base plate (4) are each installed with a mounting block (10), and the bottom of the mounting block (10) is installed with a roller (11).

7. The device for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits according to claim 6, characterized in that: Cylinders (12) are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the base plate (4), and a gasket (13) is installed at the bottom of the cylinder (12).

8. The device for measuring pipeline dimensions and pits according to claim 7, characterized in that: A connecting wire (14) is installed at the bottom of the bottom sensor (1), and a connecting block (15) matching the handle is installed at the other end of the connecting wire (14).

9. A method for measuring pipe dimensions and pits, using the device for measuring pipe dimensions and pits according to claim 8, characterized in that: The operation steps are as follows: the device is moved to the required position by the rollers (11) installed at the bottom of the mounting blocks (10) installed at the four corners of the bottom of the bottom plate (4), the cylinder (12) is started, the gasket (13) is pressed against the ground, the electric telescopic rod (6) is started to extend, and the elastic deformable material (3) installed on the top of the bottom sensor (1) moves upward and contacts the surface of the pipe, and the pipe is pushed into the interior of the elastic deformable material (3), so that the elastic deformable material (3) is deformed, and the elastic deformable material (3) is supported by the bottom sensor (1), while sensing the vertical force change. The elastic deformable material (3) is supported by the column sensor (2), and the horizontal and vertical force deformation conditions are sensed at the same time. The rotating rod (502) is rotated by starting the motor (501), and the rotating disk (503) installed on the top thereof is driven to rotate. Since the electric telescopic rod (6) is installed on the top of the rotating disk (503) by bolts, the bottom sensor (1), the column sensor (2) and the elastic deformable material (3) installed on the top of the electric telescopic rod (6) are adjusted in angle. The electric telescopic rod (6) is removed from the top of the rotating disk (503).