Electric plug valve capable of being remotely operated

Abstract

The electric plug valve comprises a plug valve body, the upper side of the plug valve body is fixedly connected with a plug valve support, the upper side of the plug valve support is fixedly connected with a worm gear case, the upper side of the worm gear case is fixedly connected with a storage battery box support, and the upper side of the storage battery box support is fixedly connected with a storage battery box. One side of the worm gear case is fixedly connected with an actuator support, and the actuator support is fixedly connected with an actuator. The upper side of the worm gear case is connected with an actuator antenna, the actuator antenna is electrically connected with the actuator through a wire, and the storage battery box is electrically connected with the actuator through a wire. According to the plug valve, remote opening and closing control of the plug valve is achieved, operation convenience and safety are improved, particularly in the high-pressure or dangerous environment, operators can be prevented from making direct contact with the valve, and operation risks are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of plug valves, in particular to an electric plug valve capable of remote operation. Background Art

[0002] In current fracturing construction, there are generally two ways to open and close the plug valve because of the processes involved, such as dropping balls, opening and closing casing valves under pressure, and emergency situations such as pipeline punctures and leaks.

[0003] One is to manually open and close the plug valve using a crowbar. Due to the high construction pressure, it cannot be completed by one person alone, and 2-4 people are required to use one or two crowbars to operate it. Stopping the pump during construction affects the construction effect, and there is a risk of pipeline leakage and injury when personnel enter the high-pressure working area.

[0004] The second is to install a hydraulic control box to remotely switch the plug valve, which has a slow response time and requires late arrival of personnel. It also requires connection to a 220V power supply and hydraulic pipelines. Various lines at the well site are crisscrossed, posing the risk of electric leakage, injury, and pipeline bursting.

[0005] Both solutions have the problems of high cost, slow response speed and certain safety risks. Summary of the invention

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a remotely operated electric plug valve to address the problems existing in the prior art, thereby realizing remote switching control of the plug valve, improving the convenience and safety of operation, and preventing operators from directly contacting the valve in high pressure or dangerous environments, thereby reducing operational risks.

[0007] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0008] A remotely operated electric stopcock valve comprises a stopcock valve body, the upper side of the stopcock valve body is fixedly connected to a stopcock valve bracket, the upper side of the stopcock valve bracket is fixedly connected to a worm gear box, the upper side of the worm gear box is fixedly connected to a battery box bracket, and the upper side of the battery box bracket is fixedly connected to the battery box; one side of the worm gear box is fixedly connected to an actuator bracket, and the actuator bracket is fixedly connected to an actuator; the upper side of the worm gear box is connected to an actuator antenna by magnetic attraction, the actuator antenna is electrically connected to the actuator by a wire, and the battery box is electrically connected to the actuator by a wire.

[0009] Furthermore, the actuator antenna includes an antenna body and a magnetic seat fixedly connected to the antenna body, and the magnetic seat is magnetically connected to the worm gear box.

[0010] Furthermore, it includes a remote controller or a remote control box, and the remote controller or the remote control box is connected to the actuator antenna via wireless communication.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper cover of the battery box is provided with a charging port, a battery switch, an aviation plug and a handle, the charging port is used to connect to an external power source, and the aviation plug is used to connect to a wire between the actuator.

[0012] Furthermore, the battery box bracket includes a support plate, one side of which is connected to two mounting plates, the support plate is suspended on one side of the worm gear box, the two mounting plates are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the worm gear box by bolts, and the battery box is fixedly connected to the upper side of the support plate by bolts.

[0013] Furthermore, a lifting ring is fixedly provided on the upper side of each mounting plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the actuator is a drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the worm gear box.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. The electric plug valve can be operated by remote control or remote control box to realize remote switch control of the plug valve, which improves the convenience and safety of operation. Especially in high pressure or dangerous environment, it can avoid direct contact between operators and valves, thus reducing the operation risk.

[0017] 2. The wireless communication connection between the actuator antenna and the remote control or remote control box enhances the reliability of signal transmission, making signal transmission not limited by cable length and path, and improving the flexibility and reliability of the system;

[0018] 3. The magnetic connection design between the magnetic base of the actuator antenna and the worm gear box provides a fast and stable installation method, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the antenna. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric plug valve in one embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a battery box bracket in one embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a remote controller and a remote control box in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] In the figure: 1. Plug valve body; 2. Plug valve bracket; 3. Worm gear box; 4. Battery box bracket; 5. Battery box; 6. Actuator bracket; 7. Actuator; 8. Actuator antenna; 9. Remote control; 10. Remote control box; 11. Charging port; 12. Battery switch; 13. Aviation plug; 14. Handle; 15. Support plate; 16. Mounting plate; 17. Lifting ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solution of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in 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.

[0024] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply 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. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" 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 direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a remotely operated electric stopcock includes a stopcock body 1, the upper side of the stopcock body 1 is fixedly connected to a stopcock bracket 2, the upper side of the stopcock bracket 2 is fixedly connected to a worm gear box 3, the upper side of the worm gear box 3 is fixedly connected to a battery box bracket 4, and the upper side of the battery box bracket 4 is fixedly connected to a battery box 5; one side of the worm gear box 3 is fixedly connected to an actuator bracket 6, and the actuator bracket 6 is fixedly connected to an actuator 7; the upper side of the worm gear box 3 is connected to an actuator antenna 8 by magnetic attraction, the actuator antenna 8 is electrically connected to the actuator 7 by a wire, and the battery box 5 is electrically connected to the actuator 7 by a wire.

[0028] The remotely operable electric stopcock controls the fluid on and off through the stopcock body 1; the stopcock bracket 2, the worm gear box 3, the battery box bracket 4 and the battery box 5 form a stable supporting structure; the actuator bracket 6 and the actuator 7 are connected to the stopcock body 1 through the worm gear box 3, and the actuator antenna 8 provides a wireless communication function to receive remote control signals; the battery box 5 provides a DC24V power supply for the entire system to ensure the normal operation of the electric drive and wireless communication functions of the stopcock.

[0029] Through this structural design, the remote switch control of the plug valve can be realized, which improves the convenience and safety of operation. Especially in high-pressure or dangerous environments, it can avoid direct contact between operators and the valve, reducing operational risks.

[0030] In some embodiments, the actuator antenna 8 includes an antenna body and a magnetic base fixedly connected to the antenna body, and the magnetic base is magnetically connected to the worm gear box 3. The magnetic base is connected to the worm gear box 3 by magnetic attraction, which makes the installation and maintenance of the actuator antenna 8 easier. At the same time, the magnetic attraction connection method improves the anti-vibration ability of the system and ensures the stability of signal transmission.

[0031] In some embodiments, a remote controller 9 or a remote control box 10 is included, and the remote controller 9 or the remote control box 10 is connected to the actuator antenna 8 through wireless communication. The remote controller 9 or the remote control box 10 establishes a connection with the actuator antenna 8 through wireless communication technology, and sends a switch signal to the actuator 7, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the plug valve body 1. Through wireless communication, the operator can remotely control the plug valve in a safe area, which improves the flexibility and safety of operation, especially in occasions where space is limited or the environment is harsh.

[0032] In some embodiments, the upper cover of the battery box 5 is provided with a charging port 11, a battery switch 12, an aviation plug 13 and a handle 14. The charging port 11 is used to connect to an external power source, and the aviation plug 13 is used to connect to the wire between the actuator 7. The upper cover of the battery box 5 integrates the charging port 11, the battery switch 12, the aviation plug 13 and the handle 14, which facilitates the charging, switch control and electrical connection with the actuator 7. The integrated design makes power management more convenient, and fast charging and power switching improve the efficiency and reliability of the system.

[0033] In some embodiments, the battery box bracket 4 includes a support plate 15, one side of the support plate 15 is connected to two mounting plates 16, the support plate 15 is suspended on one side of the worm gear box 3, the two mounting plates 16 are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the worm gear box 3 by bolts, and the battery box 5 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the support plate 15 by bolts. This structural design ensures stable installation of the battery box, facilitates integration of large-capacity batteries, provides sufficient power for the actuator 7, and improves the durability and reliability of the system.

[0034] In some embodiments, a lifting ring 17 is fixedly provided on the upper side of each mounting plate 16. The design of the lifting ring 17 facilitates the handling and installation of the battery box bracket, especially in areas with narrow space or difficult access, and improves the flexibility and convenience of installation.

[0035] In some embodiments, the actuator 7 is a drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the worm gear box 3. The actuator 7 uses a drive motor, and its output shaft is directly connected to the input end of the worm gear box 3. The worm gear box is driven by the rotation of the motor, and then the opening and closing of the plug valve body 1 is controlled. The drive motor provides the power required for the plug valve to open and close, making the valve operation more accurate and efficient, and also facilitating the automatic control of the valve.

[0036] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A remotely operable electric plug valve, characterized in that: The invention comprises a plug valve body (1), the upper side of the plug valve body (1) is fixedly connected to a plug valve bracket (2), the upper side of the plug valve bracket (2) is fixedly connected to a worm gear box (3), the upper side of the worm gear box (3) is fixedly connected to a battery box bracket (4), and the upper side of the battery box bracket (4) is fixedly connected to a battery box (5); one side of the worm gear box (3) is fixedly connected to an actuator bracket (6), and the actuator bracket (6) is fixedly connected to an actuator (7); the upper side of the worm gear box (3) is connected to an actuator antenna (8) by magnetic attraction, the actuator antenna (8) is electrically connected to the actuator (7) by a wire, and the battery box (5) is electrically connected to the actuator (7) by a wire.

2. A remotely operable electric plug valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The actuator antenna (8) comprises an antenna body and a magnetic seat fixedly connected to the antenna body, and the magnetic seat is connected to the worm gear box (3) by magnetic attraction.

3. The remotely operable electric plug valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: It comprises a remote controller (9) or a remote control box (10), wherein the remote controller (9) or the remote control box (10) is connected to the actuator antenna (8) via wireless communication.

4. The remotely operable electric plug valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover of the battery box (5) is provided with a charging port (11), a battery switch (12), an aviation plug (13) and a handle (14); the charging port (11) is used to connect to an external power source, and the aviation plug (13) is used to connect a wire between the charging port (11) and the actuator (7).

5. The remotely operable electric plug valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery box bracket (4) comprises a support plate (15), one side of the support plate (15) is connected to two mounting plates (16), the support plate (15) is suspended on one side of the worm gear box (3), the two mounting plates (16) are respectively fixedly connected to the top of the worm gear box (3) by bolts, and the battery box (5) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the support plate (15) by bolts.

6. A remotely operable electric plug valve according to claim 5, characterized in that: A lifting ring (17) is fixedly provided on the upper side of each mounting plate (16).

7. The remotely operable electric plug valve according to claim 1, characterized in that: The actuator (7) is a drive motor, and the output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the worm gear box (3).

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