Visual monitoring system for circular seam in pipeline

By using a combination of high-definition camera and electric push rod drive mechanism during the welding process in the pipeline, efficient and safe weld quality monitoring is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and insufficient safety in traditional welding process, and improving welding quality and Pipeline reliability.

CN222280493UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31DIANWANG INTELLIGENT WELDING TECH (TIANJIN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420796905.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-17
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-17

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Technical Problem

The quality monitoring efficiency of welds during traditional pipeline welding is low and unsafe, and efficient and safe detection methods are required to replace manual observation with naked eyes.

Method used

A visual monitoring system for inner ring seams is designed, using a high-definition camera and an electric push rod driving mechanism, the camera can be retracted into the protective tube, monitoring the welding process in real time and providing high-definition images, and combining image processing technology to detect weld quality.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and safety of the welding process, accurately detects the weld quality through high-definition image and image processing technology, reduces manual errors, and improves the welding quality and pipeline reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a visual monitoring system for a circular seam in a pipeline, which belongs to the technical field of pipeline internal welding machines and comprises an internal welding machine cage frame, a top plate is arranged at the top of the internal welding machine cage frame, a protective pipe is mounted on the surface of the top plate, a telescopic camera is accommodated in the protective pipe, and a driving mechanism is connected to the bottom of the camera. The driving mechanism is installed on the bottom face of the top plate and located in the inner welding machine cage frame. According to the utility model, the protection tube is arranged at the front end of the cage frame of the internal welding machine, and the high-definition camera is arranged in the protection tube, so that the high-definition camera can be used for replacing manual work to quickly monitor and check the quality of a welding seam; meanwhile, the bottom of the camera is further connected with a driving mechanism, the camera is pushed by an electric push rod of the driving mechanism to stretch out of or retract into the protection pipe, normal welding work is not affected, and the protection effect can be achieved during welding.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pipeline internal welding machines, in particular to a pipeline internal annular seam visual monitoring system. Background Art

[0002] Pipeline welding is a common welding process in the industrial field, which is used to connect different parts of the pipeline. It is a very important link in pipeline engineering, which is directly related to the quality and reliability of the pipeline. In the traditional pipeline welding process, due to the influence of factors such as temperature, pressure and materials during the welding process, problems such as poor weld quality, welding deformation and welding cracks may occur during the welding process. The welder needs to enter the welded pipeline and observe the welding area with the naked eye to ensure the welding quality and safety. This method has limitations. On the one hand, it is inefficient, and on the other hand, it is unsafe. Therefore, an efficient and safe detection method is needed instead. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a visual monitoring system for annular seams in pipelines, which can effectively solve the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0005] The pipeline inner annular seam visual monitoring system comprises an inner welding machine cage, wherein a top plate is arranged on the top of the inner welding machine cage, a protective tube is installed on the surface of the top plate, a retractable camera is accommodated inside the protective tube, and a driving mechanism is connected to the bottom of the camera, and the driving mechanism is installed on the bottom surface of the top plate and located inside the inner welding machine cage.

[0006] Preferably, the protection tube is fixedly welded to the center of the surface of the top plate, and is reinforced by welding ribs around it.

[0007] Preferably, the driving mechanism mainly includes an electric push rod, the top end of which is mounted on a bracket by screws, the bracket is fixedly connected to a mounting flange, and the mounting flange is fixedly mounted to the bottom surface of the top plate by screws.

[0008] Preferably, the output end push rod of the electric push rod passes through the top plate and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the camera. The bottom surface of the camera is also connected to four sliding limit guide rods. The bottom of the sliding limit guide rods passes through the top plate and each is slidably connected to the bracket through an oil-free bearing.

[0009] Preferably, a circular dustproof seal is installed on the top of the protection tube. The dustproof seal is made of rubber and has a gap in the center for the camera to enter and exit.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] In the utility model, a protection tube is firstly arranged at the front end of the inner welding machine cage, and a high-definition camera is arranged in the protection tube. The high-definition camera can be used to quickly monitor and check the quality of the weld instead of manual work. At the same time, a driving mechanism is also connected to the bottom of the camera. The electric push rod of the driving mechanism is used to push the camera to extend out or retract into the protection tube, which does not affect the normal welding work and can also play a protective role during welding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure installation of the utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the camera installation structure of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the camera in the utility model in a retracted protection state;

[0015] Figure 4 The internal structure of the camera installation of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 5 The internal structure of the camera installation of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0017] In the figure: 1. Internal welding machine cage; 2. Top plate; 3. Driving mechanism; 4. Camera; 5. Protective tube; 6. Rib plate; 7. Dustproof seal; 8. Electric push rod; 9. Bracket; 10. Mounting flange; 11. Sliding limit guide rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0019] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. The terms "installed", "provided with", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; for ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, the visual monitoring system for the inner annular seam of a pipeline includes an inner welding machine cage 1. A top plate 2 is provided on the top of the inner welding machine cage 1. A protective tube 5 is installed on the surface of the top plate 2. The protective tube 5 is fixedly welded at the center of the surface of the top plate 2 and is welded and reinforced by rib plates 6 around it. A camera 4 for monitoring the weld is arranged and stored in the protective tube 5.

[0021] like Figure 2-Figure 5 As shown, the driving mechanism 3 mainly includes an electric push rod 8, the top end of the electric push rod 8 is mounted on a bracket 9 by screws, the bracket 9 is fixedly connected to a mounting flange 10, and the mounting flange 10 is fixedly mounted to the bottom surface of the top plate 2 by screws. The output end push rod of the electric push rod 8 passes through the top plate 2 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the camera 4. The bottom surface of the camera 4 is also connected to four sliding limit guide rods 11, and the bottom of the sliding limit guide rods 11 passes through the top plate 2, and each is slidably connected to the bracket 9 through an oil-free bearing.

[0022] In this embodiment, in order to seal and protect the camera 4 inside the protection tube 5, a circular dustproof seal 7 is installed on the top of the protection tube 5. The dustproof seal 7 is made of rubber and has a gap in the center for the camera 4 to enter and exit.

[0023] In actual use, the inner welding machine cage 1 drives the welding machine into the pipeline for welding. During the welding process, the electric push rod 8 is in a retracted state, and the camera 4 is completely retracted into the protective tube 5. At this time, the rubber dust seal 7 on the top of the protective tube 5 can block the protective tube 5, effectively preventing welding slag, smoke, etc. from entering the protective tube 5 and damaging the camera 4. When the welding is completed and the weld needs to be inspected and monitored, it is only necessary to start the electric push rod 8 to push the camera 4 out of the protective tube 5. Since the dust seal 7 has a gap in the middle and is made of soft rubber material, the camera 4 can easily extend out of the protective tube 5, and during the extension process, a sliding limit guide rod 11 is set between the bottom of the camera 4 and the bracket 9 to ensure that the camera 4 is extended in a straight line, thereby avoiding bumping against the inner wall of the protective tube 5. After the camera 4 is extended, based on the high-definition camera technology built into the camera 4, the image of the welding process can be captured in real time. The high-definition image quality can provide clear visual information to help operators accurately observe the details of the welding process, and by processing and analyzing the image data of the welding process, the system can accurately detect the quality problems of the weld. Image processing technology can enhance, filter and detect edges of images to improve the accuracy and reliability of welding quality. During the inspection process, once poor weld quality or other problems are found, the system will immediately issue an alarm so that the operator can take timely measures to repair and adjust. At the same time, the camera 4 can record and store a large amount of data and images, providing a reliable basis for the maintenance and management of the pipeline. The operator can understand the problems and room for improvement in the welding process through the analysis of data and images, and improve the quality and safety of the pipeline. After the inspection is completed, the electric push rod 8 moves again, cooperates with the sliding limit guide rod 11 to retract the camera 4 into the protective tube 5, and then the welding operation can continue.

[0024] The above shows and describes the basic principle and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principle of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A visual monitoring system for internal annular seams of pipelines, comprising an internal welding machine cage (1), characterized in that: The top of the inner welding machine cage (1) is provided with a top plate (2), the surface of the top plate (2) is installed with a protective tube (5), a retractable camera (4) is accommodated inside the protective tube (5), the bottom of the camera (4) is connected to a driving mechanism (3), and the driving mechanism (3) is installed on the bottom surface of the top plate (2) and is located inside the inner welding machine cage (1).

2. The pipeline internal annular seam visual monitoring system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The protection tube (5) is fixedly welded to the center of the surface of the top plate (2), and is welded and reinforced by rib plates (6) on all sides.

3. The pipeline internal annular seam visual monitoring system according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The driving mechanism (3) mainly comprises an electric push rod (8), the top end of which is mounted on a bracket (9) by means of screws, the bracket (9) is fixedly connected to a mounting flange (10), and the mounting flange (10) is fixedly mounted on the bottom surface of the top plate (2) by means of screws.

4. The pipeline internal annular seam visual monitoring system according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The output end push rod of the electric push rod (8) passes through the top plate (2) and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the camera (4). The bottom surface of the camera (4) is also connected to four sliding limit guide rods (11). The bottom of the sliding limit guide rods (11) passes through the top plate (2) and is slidably connected to the bracket (9) via an oil-free bearing.

5. The pipeline internal annular seam visual monitoring system according to claim 4 is characterized in that: A circular dustproof seal (7) is also installed on the top of the protection tube (5). The dustproof seal (7) is made of rubber and has a gap in the center for the camera (4) to enter and exit.