Pipeline length detection device

By designing a pipeline length detection device, using ultrasonic signal sensors and PLC controllers to automatically measure the pipeline length, the problems of inefficiency of traditional methods and the accuracy depend on operational skills are solved, and high-precision pipeline length detection is achieved, reducing labor costs and work time.

CN222279690UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31JIANGSU LONGYANG METAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420781654.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-16
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-16

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Technical Problem

Traditional pipe length measurement methods are inefficient and accuracy rely on operator skills, resulting in high labor costs and waste of work time.

Method used

A pipeline length detection device is designed, and the ultrasonic signal sensor and PLC controller are used to drive the ball screw through an electro-hydraulic cylinder and a driving motor to measure the time difference of ultrasonic wave propagation in the pipeline to calculate the pipeline length and realize automated detection.

Benefits of technology

It improves measurement accuracy, reduces labor costs, saves working time, and can quickly give accurate measurement results.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline length detection, and discloses a pipeline length detection device which comprises a table top, a supporting plate installed on the right portion of the upper end of the table top, a sliding groove formed in the upper portion of the left side wall of the supporting plate, and an ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor installed at the lower end of a front electric hydraulic cylinder. A sensor for receiving ultrasonic signals is installed at the lower end of the rear electric hydraulic cylinder, the electric hydraulic cylinders are started to drive the sensor for receiving the ultrasonic signals to move downwards, the bottom of the sensor for receiving the ultrasonic signals makes contact with the pipeline, and the length of the pipeline is determined by measuring the propagation time difference of ultrasonic waves in the pipeline; a data processing unit in the PLC is connected with a sensor for receiving ultrasonic signals and a sensor for transmitting the ultrasonic signals and is used for receiving the ultrasonic signals and calculating the length of the pipeline, the processing unit has high-speed operation capability and can give out a measurement result in a short time, manual detection is replaced, the accuracy is improved, the labor cost is reduced, and the detection efficiency is improved. And the operation time is saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline length detection, in particular to a pipeline length detection device. Background Art

[0002] During pipeline installation and maintenance, accurate pipe length measurement is crucial for ensuring project quality and subsequent maintenance. Traditional measurement methods typically rely on physical marking or manual measurement. These methods are not only inefficient but also limited in accuracy by the operator's skill level, increasing labor costs and delaying operations. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a pipeline length detection device with advantages such as high precision, which solves the problems raised by the background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned high-precision purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a pipeline length detection device, comprising a table, a support plate is installed on the right upper end of the table, and a slide groove is provided on the upper left wall of the support plate;

[0005] A sliding chamber is installed on the upper part of the right side wall of the support plate, and a driving motor is installed in the front part of the sliding chamber. A ball screw is installed on the driving motor through a coupling, and a screw slide is installed on the ball screw. The left end of the screw slide passes through the slide groove and is installed with a second fixed plate. A first fixed plate is installed on the front part of the left side wall of the support plate, and the lower ends of the first and second fixed plates are both installed with connecting seats, and the lower ends of the connecting seats are both installed with electric hydraulic cylinders, the lower end of the former electric hydraulic cylinder is installed with an ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor, and the lower end of the rear electric hydraulic cylinder is installed with a sensor receiving ultrasonic signals.

[0006] Support frames are installed at the front and rear parts of the upper end of the table, and recesses are provided in the middle of the support frames. The pipes are placed on the two support frames, and the recesses limit the pipes to prevent the pipes from shaking.

[0007] As a further solution of the present invention: a storage slot is provided in the middle of the left side wall of the table top, and two partitions are provided inside the storage slot. Commonly used items are stored on the partitions of the storage slot for easy access.

[0008] As a further solution of the present invention: storage boxes are provided on both sides of the storage slot, and box doors are hinged on both sides of the storage boxes. When the two doors are opened, objects can be stored in the storage boxes to realize the storage function.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: a PLC controller is installed in the middle of the upper end of the table, and a data processing unit is provided inside the PLC controller. The output ends of the PLC controller are electrically connected to the sensor for receiving ultrasonic signals, the sensor for transmitting ultrasonic signals and the input ends of the driving motor, so as to facilitate the control of the operation.

[0010] As a further solution of the present invention: a pen slot is provided behind the PLC controller, two pen holders are installed at the bottom end of the pen slot, two marking pens are provided on the pen holders, and a cover is hinged on the right side of the upper end wall of the pen slot. The cover is opened, the marking pen is taken out, and marking is performed on the pipe, which facilitates cutting operations and brings convenience.

[0011] As a further solution of the present invention: columns are installed at the four corners of the lower end of the table top, and there are four columns. The four columns support the table top and improve stability.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] In the utility model, by starting the electric hydraulic cylinder, the electric hydraulic cylinder drives the ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor to move downward, and the bottom of the ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor contacts one end of the pipeline. Operation is performed on the PLC controller, the drive motor is started, and the ball screw is driven to rotate through the coupling, thereby driving the screw slide to move back and forth, driving the second fixed plate to move back and forth, and driving the sensor receiving the ultrasonic signal to move to the position where length detection is required. The electric hydraulic cylinder is started to drive the sensor receiving the ultrasonic signal to move downward, and the bottom of the sensor receiving the ultrasonic signal contacts the pipeline. The length of the pipeline is determined by measuring the time difference of the ultrasonic wave propagating in the pipeline. The data processing unit inside the PLC controller is connected to the sensor receiving the ultrasonic signal and the sensor transmitting the ultrasonic signal, and is used to receive the ultrasonic signal and calculate the length of the pipeline. The processing unit has high-speed computing capability and can give measurement results in a short time, replacing manpower for detection, improving accuracy, reducing labor costs, and saving operation time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the operation process of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 For this utility model Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of location A;

[0017] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sliding chamber in the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Table; 2. Support plate; 3. Sliding chamber; 4. Slide; 5. First fixed plate; 6. Sensor for transmitting ultrasonic signals; 7. Second fixed plate; 8. Connecting seat; 9. Electric hydraulic cylinder; 10. Sensor for receiving ultrasonic signals; 11. PLC controller; 12. Cover plate; 13. Support frame; 14. Box door; 15. Storage box; 16. Storage slot; 17. Column; 18. Pen holder; 19. Marker pen; 20. Pen slot; 21. Drive motor; 22. Screw slide; 23. Ball screw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described 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.

[0020] It should be noted that the ultrasonic signal receiving sensor 10, ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor 6, drive motor 21 and data processing unit are all prior art and are common knowledge to those skilled in the art, and are not described in detail here.

[0021] See also Figures 1 to 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, a pipe length detection device includes a table 1, a support plate 2 is installed on the right upper end of the table 1, and a slide groove 4 is provided on the upper left side wall of the support plate 2;

[0022] A sliding chamber 3 is installed on the upper part of the right side wall of the support plate 2, and a driving motor 21 is installed in the front part of the sliding chamber 3. A ball screw 23 is installed on the driving motor 21 through a coupling. A screw slide 22 is installed on the ball screw 23. The left end of the screw slide 22 passes through the slide groove 4 and is installed with a second fixed plate 7. A first fixed plate 5 is installed on the front part of the left side wall of the support plate 2. A connecting seat 8 is installed at the lower end of the first fixed plate 5 and the second fixed plate 7. An electric hydraulic cylinder 9 is installed at the lower end of the connecting seat 8. An ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor 6 is installed at the lower end of the front electric hydraulic cylinder 9, and a sensor 10 for receiving ultrasonic signals is installed at the lower end of the rear electric hydraulic cylinder 9.

[0023] Among them, support frames 13 are installed at the front and back of the upper end of the table 1, and recesses are provided in the middle of the support frames 13. The pipes are placed on the two support frames 13, and the recesses limit the pipes to prevent the pipes from shaking; a storage slot 16 is provided in the middle of the left side wall of the table 1, and two partitions are provided inside the storage slot 16. Commonly used items are stored on the partitions of the storage slot 16 for easy access; storage boxes 15 are provided on both sides of the storage slot 16, and door 14 is hinged on both sides of the storage box 15. When the two doors 14 are opened, objects can be stored in the storage box 15 to realize the storage function; a PLC controller 11 is installed in the middle of the upper end of the table 1, and a data processing system is provided inside the PLC controller 11. The processing unit, the output end of the PLC controller 11 is electrically connected to the sensor 10 for receiving ultrasonic signals, the sensor 6 for transmitting ultrasonic signals and the input end of the drive motor 21, so as to facilitate the control of the operation; a pen slot 20 is provided behind the PLC controller 11, and two pen holders 18 are installed at the bottom end of the pen slot 20. Two marking pens 19 are provided on the pen holder 18. A cover plate 12 is hinged on the right side of the upper end wall of the pen slot 20. The cover plate 12 is opened, the marking pen 19 is taken out, and the pipe is marked to facilitate the cutting operation and bring convenience; columns 17 are installed at the four corners of the lower end of the table top 1. There are four columns 17. The four columns 17 support the table top 1 and improve the stability.

[0024] The working principle of the present invention is as follows: connect the device to the power supply to ensure that it is in the power-on state, place the pipe that needs to be tested for length on the two support frames 13, start the electric hydraulic cylinder 9, the electric hydraulic cylinder 9 drives the ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor 6 to move downward, and the lower part of the ultrasonic signal transmitting sensor 6 contacts one end of the pipe, operate on the PLC controller 11, start the drive motor 21, drive the ball screw 23 to rotate through the coupling, thereby driving the screw slide 22 to move back and forth, drive the second fixed plate 7 to move back and forth, drive the sensor 10 that receives the ultrasonic signal to move to the position where the length detection is required, start the electric hydraulic cylinder 9, and drive the sensor 10 that receives the ultrasonic signal Moving downward, the bottom of the sensor 10 that receives the ultrasonic signal contacts the pipe, and the length of the pipe is determined by measuring the time difference of the ultrasonic wave propagating in the pipe. The data processing unit inside the PLC controller 11 is connected to the sensor 10 that receives the ultrasonic signal and the sensor 6 that transmits the ultrasonic signal, and is used to receive the ultrasonic signal and calculate the length of the pipe. The processing unit has high-speed computing capability and can give measurement results in a short time. When the detection is completed, the cover 12 is opened, the marker 19 is taken out, and the pipe is marked to facilitate cutting operations. The two box doors 14 are opened, and objects are stored in the storage box 15 to realize the storage function. Commonly used items are stored on the partition of the storage slot 16 for easy access.

[0025] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pipeline length detection device, comprising a table top (1), a support plate (2) being installed at the right upper end of the table top (1), and a slide groove (4) being provided at the upper left side wall of the support plate (2); Features: A sliding chamber (3) is installed at the upper part of the right side wall of the support plate (2), a driving motor (21) is installed at the front part of the sliding chamber (3), a ball screw (23) is installed at the driving motor (21) via a coupling, a screw slide (22) is installed on the ball screw (23), the left end of the screw slide (22) passes through the slide groove (4) and is installed with a second fixed plate (7), a first fixed plate (5) is installed at the front part of the left side wall of the support plate (2), a connecting seat (8) is installed at the lower end of the first fixing plate (5) and the second fixing plate (7), an electric hydraulic cylinder (9) is installed at the lower end of the connecting seat (8), a sensor (6) for transmitting ultrasonic signals is installed at the lower end of the front electric hydraulic cylinder (9), and a sensor (10) for receiving ultrasonic signals is installed at the lower end of the rear electric hydraulic cylinder (9).

2. A pipeline length detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Support frames (13) are installed at the front and rear parts of the upper end of the table top (1), and a notch is provided in the middle of the support frame (13).

3. A pipeline length detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage slot (16) is provided in the middle of the left side wall of the table top (1), and two partitions are provided inside the storage slot (16).

4. A pipeline length detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Storage boxes (15) are provided on both sides of the storage slot (16), and box doors (14) are hinged on both sides of the storage box (15).

5. A pipeline length detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A PLC controller (11) is installed in the middle of the upper end of the table top (1), a data processing unit is arranged inside the PLC controller (11), and the output end of the PLC controller (11) is electrically connected to the sensor (10) for receiving ultrasonic signals, the sensor (6) for transmitting ultrasonic signals, and the input end of the drive motor (21).

6. A pipeline length detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pen slot (20) is arranged behind the PLC controller (11), two pen holders (18) are installed at the bottom end of the pen slot (20), two marking pens (19) are arranged on the pen holders (18), and a cover plate (12) is hingedly connected to the right side of the upper end wall of the pen slot (20).

7. A pipeline length detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vertical columns (17) are installed at the four corners of the lower end of the table top (1), and four vertical columns (17) are provided.