Probe mounting tool

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of natural gas equipment maintenance technology and discloses a probe installation tool. The probe installation tool includes a clamping body and several limiting members. The limiting members are circumferentially spaced around a first direction, and a sliding groove is formed between any two limiting members. At least one locking block is slidably disposed in any sliding groove. The sliding groove can slide and engage with the locking block on the probe's pressure plate, thereby limiting the probe. The pressure plate can slide relative to the limiting members along the first direction, allowing the end face of the clamping body with the limiting members to push against the pressure plate, improving the force balance of the pressure plate. This allows the limiting members to push against the probe body. When the probe body contacts the bottom of the mounting hole, the limiting members push against the probe body, thus ensuring that the probe is installed correctly and avoiding poor probe body rebound due to excessive pressure plate installation depth, thereby ensuring the probe's installation accuracy and performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of natural gas equipment maintenance technology, and in particular to probe installation tools. Background Technology

[0002] The compressor is the heart of the natural gas pipeline and the power source for natural gas transportation. Ensuring the safe and stable operation of the compressor unit is fundamental to the unobstructed flow of energy. The probe, on the other hand, is the "eye" of the compressor, primarily responsible for diagnosing compressor faults. The temperature probe is installed on two movable bearing plates of the thrust bearing's lower bearing housing. The distance between the plates and the bearing housing is approximately 45mm, and the end face of the plate is lower than the end face of the bearing housing. During temperature probe installation, the limited space restricts tool access, requiring the disassembly of numerous accessories, resulting in a long operation time. Installation relies entirely on experience; typically, a tool is used to slowly and gently push the probe into the temperature sensing hole using the toothed pressure plate on the probe as the force point. The force point needs to be adjusted as needed to ensure the probe is installed horizontally. If it is not installed correctly the first time, repeated insertion and removal checks are required, which can easily damage the probe. Furthermore, the installation depth of the temperature probe must be ensured. If the temperature probe is installed too deeply, insufficient rebound during the movement of the movable bearing plates can cause cable wear, preventing proper compressor diagnosis and affecting its normal operation.

[0003] Therefore, a probe installation tool is needed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a probe installation tool that can ensure the uniform force on the pressure plate during probe installation, thereby improving the installation effect of the probe, and can also ensure that the probe has a suitable installation depth after installation, thereby ensuring the effectiveness of the probe.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A probe installation tool is used to install a probe into a mounting hole. The probe includes a probe body, a pressure plate, a control line, and a spring. The probe body is elastically connected to the pressure plate via the spring. The pressure plate is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the control line. The pressure plate is provided with a plurality of locking blocks arranged circumferentially around a first direction. The probe installation tool is characterized by comprising a clamping body and a plurality of limiting members. The plurality of limiting members are circumferentially spaced around the first direction. A groove is formed between any two limiting members. At least one locking block is slidably disposed in any groove, so that the pressure plate can slide relative to the limiting members along the first direction, so that the end face of the clamping body with the limiting members can push against the pressure plate, thereby allowing the limiting members to push against the probe body. At least a portion of the clamping body can extend into the mounting hole.

[0007] As an optional technical solution, the clamping body is provided with a receiving groove, which extends along the first direction and is used to receive the control line.

[0008] As an optional technical solution, the clamping body is also provided with a through groove for the control line to pass through.

[0009] As an optional technical solution, two of the limiting members are respectively disposed on both sides of the through groove, and the remaining limiting members are equally spaced between the two limiting members located on both sides of the through groove.

[0010] As an optional technical solution, the outer side of the limiting member is an outer arc surface, the inner side of the limiting member is an inner arc surface, and the outer arc surface and the inner arc surface are concentrically arranged.

[0011] As an optional technical solution, the clamping body has a cylindrical structure, and the outer arc surface and the outer side surface of the clamping body are coplanar.

[0012] As an optional technical solution, the diameter of the inner arc surface is smaller than the diameter of the inner sidewall of the receiving groove.

[0013] As an optional technical solution, the end of the limiting member away from the clamping body is provided with a chamfer.

[0014] As an optional technical solution, the probe installation tool further includes a handle, which is fixedly connected to the clamping body, and the extension direction of the handle is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0015] As an optional technical solution, the handle has a sheet-like structure, and the first direction is perpendicular to the plane where the sheet-like structure is located.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0017] This invention discloses a probe installation tool, which includes a clamping body and a plurality of limiting members. The plurality of limiting members are circumferentially spaced around a first direction, and a sliding groove is formed between any two limiting members. At least one locking block is slidably disposed in any sliding groove, so that the pressure plate can slide relative to the limiting member along the first direction, so that the end face of the clamping body with the limiting member can push the pressure plate, thereby allowing the limiting member to push the probe body, and at least part of the clamping body can extend into the mounting hole. In practical use, this probe installation tool features a sliding groove that engages with the locking block on the probe's clamping plate. This allows the tool to limit the probe's position, preventing rotation during installation. The end face of the clamping body pushes against the clamping plate, improving the plate's force distribution. When the probe body contacts the bottom of the mounting hole, the limiting component pushes against it, ensuring proper probe installation while preventing poor probe body rebound due to excessive clamping depth. This ensures probe installation accuracy and performance, and the tool is simple to operate, highly efficient, and significantly reduces labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the probe installation tool according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the image;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative position of the probe installation tool and the probe in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the image;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of installing a probe using a probe installation tool according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the picture:

[0024] 1. Probe installation tool; 2. Probe; 201. Probe body; 202. Pressure plate; 2021. Locking block; 203. Control line; 204. Spring; 3. Movable plate;

[0025] 10. Clamping body; 11. Receiving groove; 12. Through groove; 13. Limiting end face;

[0026] 20. Limiting component; 21. Chamfer; 22. Slot;

[0027] 30. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0029] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0032] As described in the background art, the probe installed in the mounting hole of the compressor in this embodiment includes a probe body, a pressure plate, a control line, and a spring. The probe body is elastically connected to the pressure plate through the spring. The pressure plate is slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the control line. Several locking blocks are arranged circumferentially around the first direction on the pressure plate. In the prior art, in order to replace the probe, it is necessary to disassemble the oil and gas venting pipeline, the upper end cover of the shaft pump, the shaft pump, the shaft pinion, the main thrust bearing, the thrust plate, and the auxiliary thrust bearing. The disassembly and assembly operation generally takes 7 days and requires 6 operators. The workload is large, the cycle is long, and the operation risk is high.

[0033] To solve the above problems, such as Figures 1 to 5As shown, this embodiment provides a probe installation tool 1, which includes a clamping body 10 and a plurality of limiting members 20. The plurality of limiting members 20 are circumferentially spaced around a first direction, and a sliding groove is formed between any two limiting members 20. At least one locking block 2021 is slidably disposed in any sliding groove, so that the pressing plate 202 can slide relative to the limiting member 20 along the first direction, so that the end face of the clamping body 10 with the limiting member 20 can push the pressing plate 202, thereby allowing the limiting member 20 to push the probe body 201, and at least a portion of the clamping body 10 can extend into the mounting hole. Specifically, in this embodiment, the clamping body 10 of the probe installation tool 1 is provided with a plurality of limiting members 20. The limiting members 20 are disposed on the limiting end face 13 of the clamping body 10. The plurality of limiting members 20 are circumferentially spaced around the first direction, and a sliding groove is formed between two adjacent limiting members 20. A receiving space is formed in the middle of the plurality of limiting members 20. During the installation of the probe 2, the pressing plate 202 is placed into the receiving space from the end of the limiting member 20 away from the clamping body 10. The receiving space is used to accommodate the pressing plate 202 of the probe 2, thereby allowing the locking block 2021 provided on the pressing plate 202 to slide and engage with the sliding groove. The pressing plate 202 can slide to abut against the limiting end face 13 of the clamping body 10. This arrangement allows the limiting end face 13 to provide pressure to the pressing plate 202. The balanced thrust ensures that the pressure plate 202 is subjected to balanced force, thus ensuring good installation accuracy after installation and avoiding positional deviation. At the same time, at least one locking block 2021 is slidably set in each groove. This setting prevents the probe 2 from rotating during installation, thus improving the accuracy of the probe 2's installation position. Furthermore, during the installation of the pressure plate 202 by the limiting end face 13, the end face of the limiting member 20 away from the clamping body 10 can abut against the probe body 201. When the probe 2 is pushed to the bottom of the mounting hole, the probe 2 is installed in place, ensuring the installation depth of the pressure plate 202, thus ensuring that the probe body 201 has sufficient rebound performance, and further ensuring the installation and use effect of the probe 2.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, in order to ensure the installation depth of the probe 2, the length of all limiting members 20 is set to 10mm. In other embodiments, the length of the limiting members 20 can be specifically set according to actual use, and is not limited here.

[0035] Furthermore, the clamping body 10 is provided with a receiving groove 11, which extends along the first direction and is used to receive the control line 203. Specifically, in this embodiment, this arrangement ensures that the control line 203 is always located in the receiving groove 11 during the installation of the probe 2, which can avoid unnecessary friction between the control line 203 and other components, thereby ensuring the safety of the control line 203 during the installation process and thus ensuring the performance of the probe 2.

[0036] Furthermore, the clamping body 10 is also provided with a through groove 12 for the passage of the control line 203. Specifically, in this embodiment, the through groove 12 is provided on the clamping body 10, and the through groove 12 extends along the side wall of the clamping body 10 to both ends of the clamping body 10, so that both ends of the receiving groove 11 are connected to the through groove 12. This arrangement improves the convenience of use, avoids the wear of the control line 203 caused by threading the wire from both sides of the clamping body 10, and thus improves its service life.

[0037] Furthermore, two limiting members 20 are respectively disposed on both sides of the through groove 12, and the remaining limiting members 20 are equally spaced between the two limiting members 20 located on both sides of the through groove 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, five limiting members 20 are provided, of which two limiting members 20 are disposed on both sides of the through groove 12 as first limiting members, and the other three limiting members 20 are equally spaced between the two limiting members 20 as second limiting members. This arrangement ensures that two of the locking blocks 2021 of the tablet 202 are located in the slide groove where the through groove 12 is located, and each of the remaining locking blocks 2021 of the tablet 202 corresponds to a through groove 12, thereby improving the positional stability of the tablet 202.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, the angle through which the limiting member 20 rotates is 19°, and the angle through which the interval between two adjacent limiting members 20 rotates is 41°. The above angle settings are based on the angle of the locking block 2021 of the pressure plate 202 of the probe 2, and are not limited here.

[0039] In another embodiment, two or three locking blocks 2021 on the pressing tablet 202 can be slidably disposed in the same groove. This arrangement can reduce the number of limiting members 20, which will not be elaborated here.

[0040] Furthermore, the outer surface of the limiting member 20 is an outer arc surface, and the inner surface of the limiting member 20 is an inner arc surface, with the outer and inner arc surfaces being concentrically arranged. Specifically, in this embodiment, this arrangement allows the limiting member 20 to be located within the range between two concentric circles, which can reduce processing costs and ensure that the accommodating space can meet the installation of the pressing tablet 202, avoiding unnecessary friction and other losses to the pressing tablet 202.

[0041] Further, please refer to Figure 2 The clamping body 10 has a cylindrical structure, and its outer arc surface and outer side surface are coplanar. Specifically, in this embodiment, the clamping body 10 has a cylindrical structure, which facilitates insertion into the mounting hole. Furthermore, the coplanarity of the outer arc surface and the outer side surface of the clamping body 10 reduces friction between the installation tool and the mounting hole, improves the ease of use of the installation tool, and reduces the possibility of jamming.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, the clamping body 10 is made of alloy tool steel, which has relatively stable and reliable performance. The outer diameter of the clamping body 10 is 8mm, the inner diameter is 6.8mm, and the width of the through groove 12 is 4mm. In other embodiments, the above dimensions can be specifically set according to the size of the probe 2, and are not limited here.

[0043] Further, please refer to Figure 2 The diameter of the inner arc surface is smaller than the diameter of the inner wall of the receiving groove 11. Specifically, in this embodiment, the cross-section of the receiving groove 11 is also circular. This design reduces friction on the control line 203 and facilitates processing. The fact that the diameter of the inner arc surface is smaller than the diameter of the inner wall of the receiving cavity increases the contact area between the limiting end face 13 of the clamping body 10 and the pressure plate 202, thereby increasing the force-bearing area of ​​the limiting end face 13 against the pressure plate 202, reducing force concentration, lowering the probability of deformation of the pressure plate 202 in the first direction, and improving the installation effect.

[0044] Further, please refer to Figure 2 The end of the limiting member 20 away from the clamping body 10 is provided with a chamfer 21. Specifically, in this embodiment, the end of the limiting member 20 away from the clamping body 10 is provided with a chamfer 21. The chamfer 21 can provide a certain guiding ability, thereby improving the smoothness of installation, reducing collision with the inner wall of the mounting hole, and improving the installation efficiency.

[0045] Further, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The probe installation tool 1 also includes a handle 30, which is fixedly connected to the clamping body 10, and the extension direction of the handle 30 is perpendicular to the first direction. Specifically, in this embodiment, the extension direction of the handle 30 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the clamping body 10, which can reduce the space occupied by the probe installation tool 1 and improve the convenience of use. When a person holds the handle 30, the clamping body 10 and all the limiting members 20 are within the range of human vision, improving the convenience of observation and thus improving the installation efficiency.

[0046] Further, please refer to Figure 1 The handle 30 has a sheet-like structure, with the first direction perpendicular to the plane containing the sheet-like structure. Specifically, in this embodiment, the handle 30 has a sheet-like structure, which makes it easy for people to grip, prevents slipping, and improves ease of use.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, the handle 30 is made of 45# steel, which is cost-effective and has sufficient strength. The handle is 100mm long, 15mm wide, and 3mm thick, which meets the needs of the staff for holding it. In other embodiments, the above dimensions can be described in detail according to actual use, and will not be repeated here.

[0048] The following is based on Figure 1-5 The process of installing probe 2 using probe installation tool 1 is described in detail below. First, the pressure plate 202 of probe 2 is placed in the receiving space, and the multiple locking blocks 2021 of pressure plate 202 are locked into the multiple locking slots 22 one by one. The control line 203 of probe 2 is placed in the receiving groove 11 through the through groove 12. Then, the end of probe body 201 is inserted into the mounting hole, and probe 2 is pushed into the mounting hole by handle 30. During this process, since pressure plate 202 and mounting hole have a small interference fit, pressure plate 202 will slide along the slide groove under the action of friction until it abuts against the limiting end face 13. Then, the installation tool is pushed so that the limiting end face 13 pushes pressure plate 202 into the mounting hole until the end of probe body 201 away from the installation tool abuts against the bottom of the mounting hole. Then, the installation tool is pushed until the end of limiting member 20 away from clamping body 10 abuts against probe body 201. The installation tool is then removed to complete the installation. After installation, pull the control line 203. If the control line 203 can be pulled out to the preset length, it means that the installation position of the probe 2 is relatively accurate.

[0049] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A probe installation tool for installing a probe (2) into a mounting hole, the probe (2) comprising a probe body (201), a pressure plate (202), a control line (203), and a spring (204), the probe body (201) being elastically connected to the pressure plate (202) via the spring (204), the pressure plate (202) being slidably sleeved on the outer periphery of the control line (203), and the pressure plate (202) being provided with a plurality of locking blocks (2021) arranged circumferentially around a first direction, characterized in that, The probe mounting tool includes a clamping body (10) and a plurality of limiting members (20). The plurality of limiting members (20) are circumferentially spaced around the first direction. A sliding groove is formed between any two limiting members (20). At least one of the locking blocks (2021) is slidably disposed in any one of the sliding grooves, so that the pressure plate (202) can slide relative to the limiting member (20) along the first direction, so that the end face of the clamping body (10) provided with the limiting member (20) can push the pressure plate (202), thereby allowing the limiting member (20) to push the probe body (201), and the clamping body (10) can at least partially extend into the mounting hole.

2. The probe installation tool according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping body (10) is provided with a receiving groove (11), which extends along the first direction and is used to receive the control line (203).

3. The probe installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping body (10) is also provided with a through groove (12) for the passage of the control line (203).

4. The probe installation tool according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two of the limiting members (20) are respectively disposed on both sides of the through groove (12), and the remaining limiting members (20) are equally spaced between the two limiting members (20) located on both sides of the through groove (12).

5. The probe installation tool according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer side of the limiting member (20) is an outer arc surface, and the inner side of the limiting member (20) is an inner arc surface. The outer arc surface and the inner arc surface are concentrically arranged.

6. The probe installation tool according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping body (10) has a cylindrical structure, and the outer arc surface and the outer side surface of the clamping body (10) are coplanar.

7. The probe installation tool according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diameter of the inner arc surface is smaller than the diameter of the inner wall of the receiving groove (11).

8. The probe mounting tool according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The limiting member (20) has a chamfer (21) at the end away from the clamping body (10).

9. The probe mounting tool according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The probe installation tool also includes a handle (30), which is fixedly connected to the clamping body (10), and the extension direction of the handle (30) is perpendicular to the first direction.

10. The probe installation tool according to claim 9, characterized in that, The handle (30) has a sheet-like structure, and the first direction is perpendicular to the plane in which the sheet-like structure is located.

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