Inspection device for buoyancy chamber of external floating roof storage tank

By designing a patrol device for the floating compartment of the outer floating roof storage tank, the position of the explosion-proof camera is adjusted using deformation components and support components, the safety problem of workers entering narrow spaces and toxic gas environments is solved, and a safe and reliable patrol process is achieved.

CN222356456UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-14WEIFANG PORT HONGCHUAN LIQUEFIED PROD TERMINAL CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420575748.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-22
Publication Date
2025-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-22

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Technical Problem

During the inspection of floating tanks on the floating roof outside the oil depot, workers need to enter a small space and may face toxic and harmful gases, which poses safety hazards.

Method used

A patrol device including a base, deformation assembly and support assembly is designed. Through an explosion-proof camera and controller, the camera position is adjusted using the transposable and swing arms to realize visual inspection in the floating cabin and prevent workers from entering confined spaces.

Benefits of technology

This device makes patrol more safe and reliable, and workers do not need to enter toxic and harmful gases or small spaces, improving the convenience and safety of patrol.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an inspection device for a buoyancy chamber of an external floating roof storage tank, which comprises a base, a deformation assembly, a support assembly and an anti-explosion camera, the deformation assembly comprises a rotating seat and a swing arm, the rotating seat is rotatably connected to the base to adjust the position of the rotating seat in the horizontal direction, and the swing arm is pivoted to the rotating seat to adjust the position of the swing arm in the vertical direction; the supporting assembly comprises a supporting column, a sliding base and a fixing piece, the supporting column is installed on the swing arm, the sliding base is slidably arranged on the supporting column, the fixing piece is connected with the sliding base, and the anti-explosion camera is installed on the fixing piece. According to the inspection device for the buoyancy chamber of the external floating roof storage tank, the base is connected with the outer edge of the buoyancy chamber of the external floating roof storage tank, and the anti-explosion camera is mounted on the fixing part, so that the anti-explosion camera is arranged in the buoyancy chamber; the position in the horizontal direction is adjusted through the rotating seat, and the position in the vertical direction is adjusted through the swing arm, so that the position of the anti-explosion camera is adjusted; the inspection device for the buoyancy chamber of the external floating roof storage tank is convenient to use, safe and reliable, and workers do not need to enter a limited space containing toxic and harmful gas or narrow space for inspection operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oil depot detection, in particular to a patrol inspection device for a floating cabin of an external floating roof storage tank. Background Art

[0002] At present, when inspecting the floating tanks outside oil depots, workers are required to wear air respirators and anti-static clothing to enter the floating tanks for inspection. However, the space inside the floating tank is small, making it inconvenient to move the body. Moreover, if the oil and gas concentration in the floating tank exceeds the standard, safety accidents are likely to occur. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an easy-to-use inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof storage tank to address the above problems.

[0004] A patrol device for a floating compartment of an external floating roof storage tank comprises a base, a deformation assembly, a support assembly and an explosion-proof camera, wherein the deformation assembly comprises a swivel seat and a swing arm, wherein the swivel seat is rotatably connected to the base to adjust the horizontal position of the swivel seat, and the swing arm is pivotally connected to the swivel seat to adjust the vertical position of the swing arm; the support assembly comprises a pillar, a slide seat and a fixing part, wherein the pillar is mounted on the swing arm, the slide seat is slidably mounted on the pillar, the fixing part is connected to the slide seat, and the explosion-proof camera is mounted on the fixing part.

[0005] In one embodiment, the deformation assembly further includes a mounting seat, the mounting seat is pivotally connected to the rotating seat, and the swing arm is pivotally connected to the mounting seat.

[0006] In one embodiment, the deformation assembly further includes a mounting seat, the mounting seat is pivotally connected to the rotating seat, and the swing arm is pivotally connected to the mounting seat.

[0007] In one embodiment, the deformation assembly further includes a first bearing and a second bearing, the first bearing and the second bearing are both mounted on the mounting seat, the first rotating shaft is inserted into the first bearing, and the second bearing is inserted into the second bearing.

[0008] In one embodiment, the support assembly further includes an adjustment seat, one end of the adjustment seat is rotatably connected to the slide seat, and the other end of the adjustment seat is rotatably connected to the fixing member.

[0009] In one embodiment, the support assembly further includes a support member, one end of the support member is connected to the slide seat, and the other end of the support member is connected to the fixing member.

[0010] In one embodiment, the support member includes a supporting portion and a telescopic portion, one end of the supporting portion is connected to the sliding seat, the telescopic portion is slidably disposed on the supporting portion, and the fixing member is connected to one end of the telescopic portion away from the supporting portion.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the support assembly further includes a connecting plate, one end of which is mounted on an end of the telescopic portion away from the supporting portion, and the other end of which is connected to the fixing member.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, it further includes a magnetic base, and the base is installed on the magnetic base.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, a controller is further included, and the controller is connected to the explosion-proof camera signal.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0015] The inspection device for the floating tank of an external floating roof storage tank of the utility model is connected to the outer edge of the floating tank of the external floating roof storage tank through a base, and an explosion-proof camera is installed on a fixing piece, so that the explosion-proof camera is placed in the floating tank; the horizontal position is adjusted by a swivel seat, and the vertical position is adjusted by a swing arm, so as to adjust the position of the explosion-proof camera; the inspection device for the floating tank of an external floating roof storage tank is easy to use, safe and reliable, and workers do not need to enter a confined space containing toxic and harmful gases or a narrow space to perform inspection operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a patrol inspection device for a floating tank of an external floating roof storage tank shown in a first embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of a deformed component in an inspection device for a buoyancy tank of an external floating roof tank is shown;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the middle circle A;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an explosion-proof camera shown in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping assembly in an inspection device for a floating compartment of an external floating roof tank shown in a second embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] The meanings of the numbers in the accompanying drawings are:

[0022] 100. Inspection device for the floating tank of an external floating roof tank;

[0023] 10. Base; 20. Deformation component; 21. Rotating seat; 22. Swing arm; 23. Mounting seat; 24. First rotating shaft; 25. Second rotating shaft; 26. First bearing; 27. Second bearing; 30. Support component; 31. Pillar; 32. Sliding seat; 33. Fixing member; 34. Support member; 341. Support part; 342. Telescopic part; 35. Adjusting seat; 36. Connecting plate; 40. Explosion-proof camera; 50. Magnetic seat; 60. Clamping component; 61. Clamping seat; 62. Fastener; 63. Pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] 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", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations 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 referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0026] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0027] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , is an inspection device 100 for a floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to an embodiment of the utility model, comprising a base 10, a deformation assembly 20, a support assembly 30 and an explosion-proof camera 40, wherein the deformation assembly 20 comprises a swivel seat 21 and a swing arm 22, the swivel seat 21 is rotatably connected to the base 10 to adjust the horizontal position of the swivel seat 10, and the swing arm 22 is pivotally connected to the swivel seat 21 to adjust the vertical position of the swing arm 22; the support assembly 30 comprises a pillar 31, a slide seat 32 and a fixing member 33, the pillar 31 is mounted on the swing arm 22, the slide seat 32 is slidably disposed on the pillar 31, the fixing member 33 is connected to the slide seat 32, and the explosion-proof camera 40 is mounted on the fixing member 33. The inspection device 100 for the floating compartment of an external floating roof storage tank is connected to the outer edge of the floating compartment of the external floating roof storage tank through a base 10, and an explosion-proof camera 40 is installed on a fixing part 33, thereby placing the explosion-proof camera 40 in the floating compartment; the horizontal position is adjusted by a swivel seat 21, and the vertical position is adjusted by a swing arm 22, thereby adjusting the position of the explosion-proof camera 40.

[0031] Embodiment 1:

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the present embodiment, the deformation component 20 includes a swivel seat 21 and a swing arm 22, the swivel seat 21 is rotatably connected to the base 10 to adjust the horizontal position of the swivel seat 21, and the swing arm 22 is pivoted to the swivel seat 21 to adjust the vertical position of the swing arm 22; optionally, the swivel seat 21 is U-shaped, the swing arm 22 is n-shaped, and the swivel seat 21 and the swing arm 22 are staggered; further, the deformation component 20 also includes a mounting seat 23, the mounting seat 23 is pivoted to the swivel seat 21, and the swing arm 22 is pivoted to the mounting seat 23; in one embodiment, the mounting seat 23 is square-shaped, and the swivel seat 21 and the swing arm 22 are respectively pivoted to the sides of the mounting seat 23.

[0033] In one embodiment, the deformation assembly 20 further includes a first rotating shaft 24 and a second rotating shaft 25. The first rotating shaft 24 is inserted between the rotating seat 21 and the mounting seat 23, and the mounting seat 23 can rotate around the first rotating shaft 24; the second rotating shaft 25 is inserted between the swing arm 22 and the mounting seat 23, and the swing arm 22 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 25; optionally, there are two first rotating shafts 24 and two second rotating shafts 25. The deformation assembly 20 further includes a first bearing 26 and a second bearing 27. The first bearing 26 and the second bearing 27 are both installed on the mounting seat 23, the first rotating shaft 24 is inserted into the first bearing 26, and the second bearing 27 is inserted into the second bearing 27; optionally, there are two first bearings 26 and two second bearings 27.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the support assembly 30 includes a pillar 31, a slide 32 and a fixing member 33. The pillar 31 is mounted on the swing arm 22. The slide 32 is slidably mounted on the pillar 31 to adjust the height. The fixing member 33 is connected to the slide 32. The explosion-proof camera 40 is mounted on the fixing member 33. Optionally, the explosion-proof camera 40 is mounted on the fixing member 33 by screws. The explosion-proof camera 40 is an explosion-proof camera with a wifi function, which is a prior art. In one embodiment, the support assembly 30 also includes a support member 34, one end of the support member 34 is connected to the slide 32, and the other end is connected to the fixing member 33, so that the fixing member 33 is deeply inserted into the buoyancy chamber. Optionally, the slide 32 and the support member 34 are fixed by screws to adjust the angle of the support member 34. Further, the support member 34 includes a support portion 341 and a telescopic portion 342. One end of the support portion 341 is connected to the slide 32, and the telescopic portion 342 is slidably mounted on the support portion 341 to adjust the length. The fixing member 33 is connected to one end of the telescopic portion 342 away from the support portion 341.

[0035] In one embodiment, the support assembly 30 further includes an adjustment seat 35, one end of which is rotatably connected to the slide seat 32, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the fixing member 33. Optionally, the fixing member 33 can rotate vertically around the adjustment seat 35 to adjust the position in the vertical direction. Further, the support assembly 30 further includes a connecting plate 36, one end of which is mounted on the end of the telescopic portion 342 away from the support portion 341, and the other end of which is connected to the fixing member 33; in one embodiment, the end of the adjustment seat 35 away from the fixing member 33 can rotate horizontally around one end of the connecting plate 36 to adjust the position in the horizontal direction.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the inspection device 100 for the buoyancy compartment of the external floating roof storage tank also includes a magnetic base 50, and the base 10 is installed on the magnetic base 50, and the outer edge of the buoyancy compartment of the external floating roof storage tank is magnetically attracted by the magnetic base 50; optionally, the magnetic base 50 is a magnetic base with a switch, which has strong magnetic force and is sturdy and durable.

[0037] The inspection device 100 for the floating compartment of an external floating roof storage tank also includes a controller (not shown), which is connected to the explosion-proof camera 40 by signal; optionally, the controller is a mobile phone APP, which is connected to the explosion-proof camera 40 through a 4G or 5G network to control the operation of the explosion-proof camera 40, such as rotation, screenshots, photos, and video recording. This is the prior art.

[0038] When in use, the explosion-proof camera 40 is mounted on the fixing member 33, and the fixing member 33 is rotated around the adjustment seat 35 to adjust the horizontal position of the fixing member 33, and the adjustment seat 35 is rotated around the connecting plate 36 to adjust the vertical position of the adjustment seat 35; the outer edge of the floating cabin of the external floating roof tank is magnetically attracted by the magnetic seat 50, and the explosion-proof camera 40 is deeply inserted into the floating cabin of the external floating roof tank through the support member 34, and the position of the explosion-proof camera 40 is adjusted by adjusting the position of the telescopic part 342 relative to the support part 341. During the observation process, the horizontal position of the explosion-proof camera 40 is adjusted by rotating the rotating seat 21, the mounting seat 23 is driven to rotate around the first rotating shaft 24 by the swing arm 22, and the tilt angle of the explosion-proof camera 40 is adjusted by rotating the swing arm 22 around the second rotating shaft 25, which is convenient to use; the explosion-proof camera 40 is controlled by the controller to prevent workers from entering a confined space containing toxic and harmful gases or a narrow space for inspection operations.

[0039] Embodiment 2:

[0040] See also Figure 5, is an inspection device for the buoyancy tank of an external floating roof storage tank according to the second embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is similar to the inspection device 100 for the buoyancy tank of an external floating roof storage tank according to the first embodiment, except that the inspection device for the buoyancy tank of an external floating roof storage tank according to this embodiment also includes a clamping assembly 60, the clamping assembly 60 includes a clamping seat 61, a fastener 62 and a pad 63, the base 10 is mounted on the clamping seat 61, the clamping seat 61 is used to clamp the outer edge of the buoyancy tank of the external floating roof storage tank, and optionally, the clamping seat 61 is C-shaped; the fastener 62 is threadedly connected to the clamping seat 61, the pad 63 is mounted on one end of the fastener 62, and the pad 63 is used to abut the outer edge of the buoyancy tank of the external floating roof storage tank. When in use, the clamping seat 61 clamps the outer edge of the floating cabin of the external floating roof storage tank, and then tightens the fastener 62 to make the pad 63 abut against the outer edge of the floating cabin of the external floating roof storage tank, thereby fixing the base 10, which is convenient to use; this embodiment does not contain a magnetic seat, that is, the clamping assembly 60 replaces the magnetic seat, and is selectively used according to the use environment. The inspection device 100 for the floating cabin of the external floating roof storage tank of the utility model is connected to the outer edge of the floating cabin of the external floating roof storage tank through the base 10, and the explosion-proof camera 40 is installed on the fixing member 33, so that the explosion-proof camera 40 is placed in the floating cabin; the horizontal position is adjusted by the rotating seat 21, and the vertical position is adjusted by the swing arm 22, so as to adjust the position of the explosion-proof camera 40; the inspection device 100 for the floating cabin of the external floating roof storage tank is convenient to use, safe and reliable, and workers do not need to enter a confined space containing toxic and harmful gases or a narrow space to perform inspection operations.

[0041] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0042] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. An inspection device for a floating tank of an external floating roof storage tank, characterized in that: It includes a base, a deformation component, a support component and an explosion-proof camera, the deformation component includes a swivel seat and a swing arm, the swivel seat is rotatably connected to the base to adjust the horizontal position of the swivel seat, and the swing arm is pivoted to the swivel seat to adjust the vertical position of the swing arm; the support component includes a pillar, a slide seat and a fixing part, the pillar is installed on the swing arm, the slide seat is slidably arranged on the pillar, the fixing part is connected to the slide seat, and the explosion-proof camera is installed on the fixing part.

2. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deformation assembly also includes a mounting seat, the mounting seat is pivotally connected to the rotating seat, and the swing arm is pivotally connected to the mounting seat.

3. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The deformation component also includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is inserted between the rotating seat and the mounting seat, and the mounting seat can rotate around the first rotating shaft; the second rotating shaft is inserted between the swing arm and the mounting seat, and the swing arm can rotate around the second rotating shaft.

4. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The deformation assembly further includes a first bearing and a second bearing. The first bearing and the second bearing are both mounted on the mounting seat. The first rotating shaft is inserted into the first bearing, and the second bearing is inserted into the second bearing.

5. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly also includes an adjustment seat, one end of which is rotatably connected to the sliding seat, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the fixing member.

6. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly also includes a support member, one end of which is connected to the slide seat, and the other end of which is connected to the fixing member.

7. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support member includes a support portion and a telescopic portion, one end of the support portion is connected to the slide seat, the telescopic portion is slidably disposed on the support portion, and the fixing member is connected to one end of the telescopic portion away from the support portion.

8. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support assembly further comprises a connecting plate, one end of which is mounted on an end of the telescopic portion away from the supporting portion, and the other end of which is connected to the fixing member.

9. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a magnetic seat, and the base is installed on the magnetic seat.

10. The inspection device for the floating compartment of an external floating roof tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a controller, which is connected to the explosion-proof camera signal.