Ultrasonic detection probe clamping device

Abstract

The utility model provides an ultrasonic detection probe clamping device, and relates to the technical field of ultrasonic nondestructive detection. The device comprises a fixing clamp, a right-angle turning head, a mounting cross rod and a clamping device, an adjusting knob is arranged on the outer side of the fixing clamp, and the adjusting knob is fixedly connected with a clamping plate arranged on the inner side of the fixing clamp through a screw rod which penetrates through the side wall of the fixing clamp and is in threaded connection with the fixing clamp; the top of the fixing clamp is detachably connected with the bottom end of the right-angle turning head through a lifting mechanism and a fixing seat, the top end of the right-angle turning head is movably connected with one end of the installation cross rod, the other end of the installation cross rod is provided with the sleeve, the tail end of the sleeve and the clamping device are installed in a matched mode, the clamping part of the probe is fixed in the clamping device, and a wire led out of the clamping part of the probe penetrates through the sleeve. A connector connected to the tail end of the wire is located outside the sleeve. The device is good in flexibility, convenient to operate and good in stability, and detection personnel can conveniently carry out ultrasonic detection on all points on the surface of a to-be-detected object.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ultrasonic nondestructive testing, in particular to an ultrasonic testing probe clamping device. Background Art

[0002] The probe clamping device is a device used for industrial non-destructive testing, usually used to detect defects, cracks, fatigue and other problems in metal materials. In industrial production, the quality and safety of materials are crucial, so non-destructive testing technology is widely used in various industries, such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, petrochemical and other fields.

[0003] Traditional nondestructive testing methods include ultrasonic testing, X-ray testing, magnetic particle testing, etc. These methods require professional operation and can usually only perform local testing on materials. The probe clamping device can achieve comprehensive testing of the entire material, improving testing efficiency and accuracy. The probe clamping device is usually composed of a probe, a clamping device and a system. The probe is fixed on the surface of the material to be tested through the clamping device, and then the probe is controlled by the system to move on the surface of the material to achieve rapid testing of the entire material. This device can not only improve the accuracy and efficiency of testing, but also reduce the workload of manual operation and reduce the impact of human factors on the test results. In short, the probe clamping device has important application prospects in the field of industrial nondestructive testing technology, which can help enterprises improve production quality, reduce costs, and ensure product safety and reliability.

[0004] The invention patent with announcement number CN207488243U discloses an ultrasonic probe clamping device, which includes a pair of clamping blocks and a pair of clamping arms respectively fixed on both sides of the ultrasonic probe and an elastic lifting mechanism, wherein one end of each of the clamping arms is connected to the clamping block arranged on the same side, and the other end of the clamping arm is connected to the bottom of the elastic lifting mechanism. The elastic lifting mechanism includes a lifting rod, a guide rod and a spring, one end of the guide rod is slidably connected to the lifting rod, and the other end is connected to the end mounting connecting plate, the spring is arranged between the lifting rod and the end mounting connecting plate, the lifting rod can reciprocate along the extension direction of the guide rod, and the ultrasonic probe clamping device can drive the clamped ultrasonic probe to rise or lower according to the actual convexity and concavity of the surface of the detected part, so as to keep the surface of the ultrasonic probe always in contact with the surface of the detected part.

[0005] However, the utility model has the following problems when actually used:

[0006] The swing rod of the utility model has a limited adjustment angle when in use, resulting in poor flexibility of the device, which leads to insufficient convenience for inspectors when using the device, and may make inspection difficult for workpieces with special shapes.

[0007] In view of the above reasons, the utility model proposes an ultrasonic detection probe clamping device to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0008] The utility model aims to provide an ultrasonic detection probe clamping device, which has good flexibility, can facilitate detection personnel to perform ultrasonic detection on various points on the surface of an object to be detected, is easy to operate, and has good stability.

[0009] The utility model provides an ultrasonic detection probe clamping device, comprising: a fixing clamp, a right-angle turn head, a mounting cross bar and a clamp, wherein an adjusting knob is arranged on the outer side of the fixing clamp, and the adjusting knob is fixedly connected to a clamping plate arranged on the inner side of the fixing clamp through a screw rod passing through a side wall of the fixing clamp and threadedly connected thereto, the top of the fixing clamp is detachably connected to the bottom end of the right-angle turn head through a lifting mechanism and a fixing seat, the top end of the right-angle turn head is movably connected to one end of the mounting cross bar, a sleeve is installed on the other end of the mounting cross bar, the end of the sleeve is mounted in cooperation with the clamp, the clamping part of the probe is fixed in the clamp, the wire led out from the clamping part of the probe passes through the sleeve, and the connector connected to the end of the wire is located outside the sleeve.

[0010] Preferably, a mounting plate is provided on the top of the fixing clamp, the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the fixing clamp by a plurality of screws, the bottom end of the lifting mechanism is integrally connected to the mounting plate, the top end of the lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the fixing seat by screws, and the fixing seat is fastened to the bottom end of the right-angle turn by bolts.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting mechanism is a threaded lifting rod, and the threaded lifting rod is rotated to lift or lower the fixing seat at the top thereof.

[0012] Preferably, the lifting mechanism is a telescopic sleeve rod, and the height of the telescopic sleeve rod is adjusted and fixed by a positioning screw hole and a locking screw located on the surface of the telescopic sleeve rod.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting mechanism is a pneumatic lifting rod, and the height of the pneumatic lifting rod is automatically adjusted by an air pump.

[0014] Preferably, the top end of the right-angle turn is rotatably connected to the mounting cross bar via a rotating seat and a rotating head.

[0015] Preferably, one end of the rotating head is threadedly connected to the mounting cross bar, a ball is fixed to the other end of the rotating head, one end of the rotating seat is threadedly connected to the top end of the right-angle turn, and the other end of the rotating seat is provided with an arc groove adapted to the ball so that the ball is clamped on the inner side thereof and can rotate relative to it.

[0016] Preferably, one end of the clamp is threadedly connected to the sleeve, and the clamp is of a detachable type, which is detachably connected by screws and screw holes. A plurality of spaced-apart blocks are provided inside the clamp, and the blocks can be clamped in cooperation with the slots on the clamping part of the probe.

[0017] Preferably, a through hole is formed on one side of the sleeve, and an end of the wire extends out of the through hole and is fixedly connected to the connector.

[0018] Preferably, the surface of the clamping plate is provided with anti-slip textures.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. The device can conveniently adjust the position of the probe through the coordinated arrangement of the fixing clamp, the lifting mechanism, the right-angle turn and the mounting crossbar, so as to detect various points on the surface of the object to be detected. The height of the probe can be adjusted through the lifting mechanism, and the rotation of the probe relative to the vertical plane where the lifting mechanism is located can be adjusted through the fixing seat. The mounting crossbar is rotatably connected with the right-angle turn, so that the multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment of the probe can be realized, so that the device can be conveniently used for detection and the convenience of use is improved;

[0021] 2. The device can be stably fixed on the surface of the object to be measured through the fixing clamp. Through the setting of the clamp, it can be fixed in cooperation with the clamping part of the probe during use, thereby increasing the stability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of some structures of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the clamp in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting mechanism in Example 1 of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting mechanism in Example 2 of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting mechanism in Embodiment 3 of the present utility model;

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Fixing clamp; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Right-angle turn; 4. Mounting crossbar; 5. Clamp; 6. Probe; 7. Adjustment knob; 8. Clamping plate; 9. Screw; 10. Lifting mechanism; 1001. Threaded lifting rod; 1002. Telescopic sleeve rod; 1003. Pneumatic lifting rod; 11. Fixed seat; 12. Bolt; 13. Sleeve; 14. Rotating head; 15. Ball; 16. Rotating seat; 17. Block; 18. Screw hole; 19. Wire; 20. Connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0033] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In addition, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. 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.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the utility model provides an ultrasonic detection probe clamping device, comprising: a fixing clamp 1, a right-angle turn 3, a mounting cross bar 4 and a clamp 5. The fixing clamp 1 is in an inverted U-shape, and an adjusting knob 7 is arranged on the outside of the fixing clamp 1. The adjusting knob 7 is fixedly connected to a clamping plate 8 arranged on the inside of the fixing clamp 1 through a screw that passes through the side wall of the fixing clamp 1 and is threadedly connected thereto. The clamping plate 8 is arranged perpendicular to the opening surface of the fixing clamp 1. After the fixing clamp 1 is clamped on the surface of the object to be tested, the adjusting knob 7 is rotated to move the clamping plate 8 inside the fixing clamp 1, and the object to be tested is clamped in cooperation with the side wall of the fixing clamp 1. The top of the fixing clamp 1 is detachably connected to the bottom end of the right-angle turn 3 through the lifting mechanism 10 and the fixing seat 11. The top of the right-angle turn 3 is movably connected to one end of the mounting cross bar 4, so that the mounting cross bar 4 can rotate within a certain range relative to the right-angle turn 3. A sleeve 13 is installed at the other end of the mounting cross bar 4. The end of the sleeve 13 is installed in cooperation with the clamp 5. The sleeve 13 and the clamp 5 can rotate relative to the right-angle turn 3 with the mounting cross bar 4. The clamping part of the probe 6 is fixed in the clamp 5. The wire 19 led out from the clamping part of the probe 6 passes through the sleeve. The connector 20 connected to the end of the wire 19 is located outside the sleeve 13. It can be connected to the host through the connector 20 to transmit the data received by the probe 6 to the host, and then analyze whether there are problems such as cracks, defects and fatigue.

[0036] like Figure 1 , 4As shown, a mounting plate 2 is provided on the top of the fixing clamp 1, and the mounting plate 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing clamp 1 by four screws 9. The bottom end of the lifting mechanism 10 is integrally connected to the surface of the mounting plate 2, and the top end of the lifting mechanism 10 is fixedly connected to the fixing seat 11 by screws 9. The fixing seat 11 is U-shaped, and is fastened to the through hole at the bottom end of the right-angle turn 3 by bolts 12 and nuts. The locking degree of the right-angle turn 3 and the fixing seat 11 can be controlled by loosening and tightening the nut, thereby adjusting the relative angle between the two. In addition, the device can also be fixed by the fixing seat 11 to improve the stability of the device when it is used.

[0037] like Figure 5 As shown, the lifting mechanism 10 is a threaded lifting rod 1001, which is composed of a threaded sleeve and a threaded rod. The threaded rod can be raised and lowered relative to the threaded sleeve by rotating the threaded rod, thereby raising or lowering the fixed seat 11 and the right-angle turn 3 at the top thereof.

[0038] like Figure 1 , 2 As described, the top of the right-angle turn 3 is rotatably connected to the mounting cross bar 4 through the rotating seat 16 and the rotating head 14. One end of the rotating head 14 is threadedly connected to the mounting cross bar 4, one end of the mounting cross bar 4 is provided with a protruding threaded column, one end of the rotating head 14 is provided with an internal thread that is threadedly connected with the threaded column, and the other end of the rotating head 14 is fixed with a ball 15, one end of the rotating seat 16 is provided with an external thread that can be threadedly connected with the internal thread at the top of the right-angle turn 3, and the other end of the rotating seat 16 is provided with an arc groove that is adapted to the ball 15 so that the ball 15 is clamped on its inner side and can rotate relative to it, and the cooperation of the two can realize the rotation of the rotating head 14 in a small range.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in the present embodiment, one end of the clamp 5 is threadedly connected to the sleeve 13, and the clamp 5 is of a split type, which is a cylindrical structure that can be divided into two, and four screw holes 18 corresponding to the positions are respectively provided on the mating surface thereof, and the combined installation of the clamp 5 can be realized through the detachable connection of the screws and the screw holes 18, and a plurality of spaced-apart clamping blocks 17 are arranged inside the clamp 5, and the clamping blocks 17 are in an arc shape, and form a ring after the combined installation, which can be clamped with the spaced-apart annular clamping grooves on the clamping part of the probe 6, thereby realizing the fixed installation of the probe 6.

[0040] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a through hole is opened on one side of the sleeve 13, and the end of the wire 19 extends to one side from the through hole and is fixedly connected to the connector 20, so as to facilitate connection with the device host through the connector 20 and avoid interference with its operation.

[0041] like Figure 1As shown, the surface of the clamping plate 8 is provided with rough anti-skid patterns, which can prevent sliding when clamping with the object to be tested.

[0042] The working steps of the device are as follows:

[0043] First, the mounting plate 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the fixing clamp 1 to increase the stability of the device when in use. Secondly, the right-angle turn 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the lifting mechanism 10 to increase the support of the device when in use. Then, the mounting cross bar 4 is fixedly installed on one side of the right-angle turn 3 to increase the flexibility of the device when in use. Finally, the probe 6 is clamped into the inside of the clamp 5, and the clamp 5 is fixedly installed on one side of the mounting cross bar 4 to increase the practicality of the device when in use.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 10 is a telescopic sleeve rod 1002, which includes a sleeve and a telescopic rod. The height of the telescopic sleeve rod is adjusted and fixed by the positioning screw holes and locking screws located on the surfaces of the sleeve and the telescopic rod.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 10 is a pneumatic lifting rod 1003, and the height of the pneumatic lifting rod 1003 is achieved by an air pump, and its height can be automatically adjusted.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solution deviate from the scope of the technical solution of the embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic detection probe clamping device, characterized in that: include: A fixing clamp, a right-angle turn, a mounting cross bar and a clamp, wherein an adjusting knob is arranged on the outer side of the fixing clamp, and the adjusting knob is fixedly connected to a clamping plate arranged on the inner side of the fixing clamp by a screw passing through the side wall of the fixing clamp and threadedly connected thereto, the top of the fixing clamp is detachably connected to the bottom end of the right-angle turn through a lifting mechanism and a fixing seat, the top end of the right-angle turn is movably connected to one end of the mounting cross bar, a sleeve is installed on the other end of the mounting cross bar, the end of the sleeve is installed in cooperation with the clamp, the clamping part of the probe is fixed in the clamp, the wire led out from the clamping part of the probe passes through the sleeve, and the connector connected to the end of the wire is located outside the sleeve.

2. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate is provided on the top of the fixing clamp, and the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the fixing clamp by a plurality of screws. The bottom end of the lifting mechanism is integrally connected to the mounting plate, the top end of the lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the fixing seat by screws, and the fixing seat is fastened to the bottom end of the right-angle turn by bolts.

3. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism is a threaded lifting rod, and the threaded lifting rod can lift or lower the fixing seat at the top thereof by rotating.

4. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism is a telescopic sleeve rod, and the height of the telescopic sleeve rod is adjusted and fixed by a positioning screw hole and a locking screw located on the surface of the telescopic sleeve rod.

5. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism is a pneumatic lifting rod, and the height of the pneumatic lifting rod is automatically adjusted by an air pump.

6. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the right-angle turn is rotatably connected to the mounting cross bar through a rotating seat and a rotating head.

7. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the rotating head is threadedly connected to the mounting cross bar, a ball is fixed to the other end of the rotating head, one end of the rotating seat is threadedly connected to the top end of the right-angle turn, and the other end of the rotating seat is provided with an arc groove adapted to the ball so that the ball is clamped on the inner side thereof and can rotate relative to it.

8. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the clamp is threadedly connected to the sleeve. The clamp is of a split type and can be detachably connected through screws and screw holes. A plurality of spaced-apart clamping blocks are arranged inside the clamp, and the clamping blocks can be clamped in cooperation with the clamping grooves on the clamping part of the probe.

9. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A through hole is provided on one side of the sleeve, and the end of the wire extends out of the through hole and is fixedly connected to the connector.

10. The ultrasonic detection probe clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the clamping plate is provided with anti-skid patterns.

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