Pipe cleaning operation recovery device

By providing a pipe cleaning operation and recycling device including a guide groove and a recycling groove, the problem of difficulty in manual removal of pipe cleaning balls in the prior art is solved, and automatic recycling of pipe cleaning balls and effective recycling of impurities is realized, and operation risks are reduced and environmental pollution.

CN222470085UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP +1
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Application Number
CN202421216063.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, it is not easy to manually remove the balls from the ball collection operation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and there is a risk of causing personal injury and environmental pollution.

Method used

A pipe cleaning operation recycling device is provided, including a guide groove and a recycling groove. The pipe cleaning ball slides down the guide groove into the recycling groove for recycling, avoiding manual removal, and impurities enter the recycling groove in the same route to prevent environmental pollution.

Benefits of technology

The automatic recycling of pipe cleaning balls is realized, which avoids the time-consuming and labor-intensive problems of manual operation, reduces the risks of personnel injury and environmental pollution, and expands the scope of application of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of petroleum and natural gas pipe cleaning operation, in particular to a pipe cleaning operation recovery device which comprises a guide groove and a recovery groove, the guide groove is longitudinally through along the guide groove, the guide groove is communicated with the recovery groove, the guide groove is obliquely arranged relative to the recovery groove, and the recovery groove is communicated with the guide groove. And the inclination angle of the guide groove relative to the recovery groove is adjustable. According to the pipe cleaning operation recovery device, through the combination of the guide groove and the recovery groove, the pipe cleaning balls can slide into the recovery groove along the guide groove to be recovered, the problems that the pipe cleaning balls fall off and time and labor are wasted due to the fact that operators take out the pipe cleaning balls manually are solved, and meanwhile the efficiency is improved. Impurities in the spherical pig collecting barrel enter the recovery tank to be recovered along the same route as the spherical pig, so that environmental pollution caused by the fact that the impurities are scattered on the ground can be avoided, and recovery of the impurities and cleaning of the spherical pig are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oil and natural gas pipeline cleaning operations, in particular to a pipeline cleaning operation recovery device. Background Art

[0002] During the process of cleaning oil and gas pipelines, the ball collection operation is a key link. It is necessary to recover the cleaning balls and remove the solid and liquid impurities brought out of the pipeline by the cleaning balls. In the existing ball collection operation, the cleaning balls are drained into the ball collection barrel by controlling the natural gas flow, and then the cleaning balls are manually taken out, and the impurities at the pipeline mouth are removed with cleaning tools, and the cleaning balls are recovered with a special collection bucket. However, for long-distance pipelines with a diameter of DN300 or above, the cleaning balls used are relatively heavy, mostly spherical, difficult to remove manually, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and easy to slip from the hands, which poses a risk of causing personal injury and environmental pollution, as well as the risk of impurities scattering on the ground and causing environmental pollution. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to overcome the technical problems in the prior art that it is not easy to manually remove the cleaning balls during the ball collection operation, the operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and there is a risk of causing personal injury and environmental pollution, and to provide a cleaning operation recovery device.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned utility model purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A pipe cleaning recovery device comprises a guide groove and a recovery groove, wherein the guide groove penetrates in its longitudinal direction, the guide groove is connected to the recovery groove, the guide groove is inclined relative to the recovery groove, and the inclination angle of the guide groove relative to the recovery groove is adjustable.

[0006] The utility model discloses a pipe cleaning operation recovery device, through the combination of a guide groove and a recovery groove, the pipe cleaning ball can slide along the guide groove into the recovery groove for recovery, thus avoiding the problem of the pipe cleaning ball falling and time-consuming and laborious when being manually taken out by operators. At the same time, impurities in the ball collecting barrel enter the recovery groove for recovery along the same route as the pipe cleaning ball, thus avoiding impurities scattering on the ground and causing environmental pollution, facilitating the recovery of impurities and the cleaning of the pipe cleaning ball. In addition, by adjusting the relative inclination angle between the guide groove and the recovery groove, the guide groove can be adapted to ball collecting barrels of different heights, thereby expanding the application range of the pipe cleaning operation recovery device.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a support mechanism is provided at the bottom of the guide groove, which supports the guide groove to fit with the ball collecting tube, thereby improving the structural stability of the device when in use and ensuring that the cleaning ball and impurities enter the recovery tank along the guide groove.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the support mechanism is height-adjustable. By adjusting the height of the support mechanism, stable support for the guide slots in different tilt states can be achieved.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a matching surface adapted to the lower edge of the ball collecting tube is provided in the guide groove. The guide groove fits with the ball collecting tube through the matching surface, so that the cleaning ball and impurities can smoothly enter the guide groove and then enter the recovery groove.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a buffer step is provided in the guide groove. After the pipe cleaning ball and impurities enter the guide groove, the buffer step blocks them and reduces their sliding speed, thus avoiding splashing of the pipe cleaning ball and impurities caused by impact, and realizing stable and smooth recovery of the pipe cleaning ball and impurities.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a hinge mechanism is provided between the guide groove and the recovery groove to achieve a stable connection between the guide groove and the recovery groove.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the utility model, one end of the recovery groove is connected to a fixing mechanism, and the fixing mechanism is used to connect the support of the ball collecting cylinder. The recovery groove and the support of the ball collecting cylinder are connected by the fixing mechanism, so as to improve the structural stability of the device during use.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the fixing mechanism includes a pull rope, the length of the pull rope is adjustable, a wing plate is provided at one end of the recovery groove close to the guide groove, and the fixing mechanism is connected to the wing plate. By adjusting the length of the pull rope, the recovery groove can be stably set in different use environments, and the setting of the wing plate provides a connection and fixing position for the setting of the fixing mechanism.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the recycling tank is provided with a plurality of hooks, which are arranged on the top edge of the recycling tank, and the hooks are used to hang recycling bags. The recycling bags can be used to collect the pipe cleaning balls and impurities, which facilitates the recovery of impurities discharged from the pipe cleaning balls and the ball collecting cylinders, improves work efficiency, and avoids environmental pollution caused by the escape of impurities.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the guide groove is provided with a plurality of hooks, which further facilitates the cleaning of the device.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The utility model is a pipe cleaning recovery device. Through the combination of the guide groove and the recovery groove, the pipe cleaning ball can slide along the guide groove into the recovery groove for recovery, thereby avoiding the problem of the pipe cleaning ball falling and time-consuming and laborious when the operator manually takes it out;

[0018] 2. The utility model is a pipe cleaning recovery device. The impurities in the ball collection cylinder enter the recovery tank for recovery along the same route as the pipe cleaning ball, which can prevent the impurities from scattering on the ground and causing environmental pollution, and facilitate the recovery of impurities and the cleaning of the pipe cleaning ball;

[0019] 3. The utility model provides a pipe cleaning recovery device, which can adapt the guide groove to ball collecting barrels of different heights by adjusting the relative inclination angle between the guide groove and the recovery groove, thereby expanding the application range of the pipe cleaning recovery device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 The utility model is a use state of a pipe cleaning recovery device Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the guide groove described in the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a side view of a pigging recovery device of the utility model in use;

[0023] Figure 4 The utility model is a use state of a pipe cleaning recovery device Figure 2 ;

[0024] Markings in the figure: 1-guide groove, 11-matching surface, 2-recovery groove, 21-wing plate, 3-support mechanism, 4-buffer step, 5-hinge mechanism, 6-fixing mechanism, 7-hook, 8-recovery bag, 9-ball collecting cylinder, 91-support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention is further described in detail below in combination with test examples and specific implementation methods. However, this should not be understood as the scope of the above subject matter of the present invention being limited to the following embodiments, and all technologies realized based on the content of the present invention belong to the scope of the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the specific embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the terms indicating the orientation or position relationship such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "center", "inside", "outside", etc. are all expressions based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship when the product / equipment / device of the utility model is usually used. These terms of orientation or position relationship are only for the convenience of describing the scheme of the utility model or simplifying the description in the specific embodiments, so that technicians can quickly understand the scheme, rather than indicating or implying that a specific device / component / element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific position relationship, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0027] In addition, if the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel" and the like appear, it does not mean that the corresponding devices / components / elements are required to be absolutely horizontal or vertical or overhanging or parallel, but may be slightly tilted or have deviations. 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 may be slightly tilted. Alternatively, it can be simplified to mean that the corresponding devices / components / elements are set in directions such as "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging", "parallel", etc., and can have an error / deviation of ±10% relative to the corresponding direction setting, more preferably an error / deviation within ±8%, more preferably an error / deviation within ±6%, more preferably an error / deviation within ±5%, and more preferably an error / deviation within ±4%. As long as the corresponding devices / components / elements are within the error / deviation range, they can still achieve their functions in the solution of the utility model.

[0028] In addition, the expressions “first”, “second”, “third”, etc., which appear in the terms, are merely used to distinguish the description of the same or similar components and should not be understood as emphasizing or implying the relative importance of specific components.

[0029] In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "several", "multiple" and "a number" represent at least 2. It can be any number such as 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and even more than 9.

[0030] In addition, in the description of the technical solution of the utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified / defined / restricted, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connected", "provided with", "laid", and "arranged" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, and can be welding, riveting, bolting, threading, and other commonly used connection means in the field. This connection can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, a pipe cleaning recovery device of this embodiment includes a guide groove 1 and a recovery groove 2. The guide groove 1 runs through itself longitudinally, the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 are connected, the guide groove 1 is inclined relative to the recovery groove 2, and the inclination angle of the guide groove 1 relative to the recovery groove 2 is adjustable.

[0033] like Figure 1As shown, a pipe cleaning recovery device of the present embodiment has rectangular cross-sections of the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2. The guide groove 1 is connected from one end to the other end. The recovery groove 2 is closed at one end away from the guide groove 1 by an end plate, and the other end is provided with an end plate of a certain height to support the guide groove 1 according to actual conditions. The guide groove 1 is inclined and one end extends into the recovery groove 2. When in use, the guide groove 1 is arranged below the ball collecting cylinder 9. The pipe cleaning balls and impurities output from the ball collecting cylinder 9 enter the guide groove 1 and are transported along the guide groove 1 into the recovery groove 2, and the pipe cleaning balls are recovered and cleaned, and the impurities are recovered and cleaned in the recovery groove 2.

[0034] It can be understood that the materials of the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 can be determined according to actual conditions; the inner bottom surface of the guide groove 1 can also be set to a curved surface according to actual conditions to facilitate the transportation of the cleaning ball and impurities.

[0035] A pipe cleaning recovery device of the present embodiment, through the combination of the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2, the pipe cleaning ball can slide along the guide groove 1 into the recovery groove 2 for recovery, avoiding the problem of the pipe cleaning ball falling and time-consuming and laborious when the operator manually takes it out. At the same time, the impurities in the ball collecting barrel 9 enter the recovery groove 2 for recovery along the same route as the pipe cleaning ball, which can avoid impurities scattering on the ground to cause environmental pollution, and facilitate the recovery of impurities and the cleaning of the pipe cleaning balls.

[0036] Preferably, a hinge mechanism 5 is provided between the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 of the present embodiment. The hinge mechanism 5 is arranged at the contact position between the bottom of the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2. The connection between the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 is achieved through the hinge mechanism 5. The relative inclination angle between the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 can be adjusted by relatively rotating the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2, so that the guide groove 1 is adapted to ball collecting barrels 9 of different heights, thereby expanding the scope of application of the pipe cleaning operation recovery device.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, a pipe cleaning recovery device of this embodiment has the same structure as that of embodiment 1, except that a support mechanism 3 is provided at the bottom of the guide groove 1, and the support mechanism 3 is height-adjustable.

[0039] A pipe cleaning recovery device in this embodiment is provided with a support mechanism 3 at the bottom of the guide groove 1, the bottom of the support mechanism 3 is in contact with the ground, the top of the support mechanism 3 is hinged to the guide groove 1, and the support mechanism 3 can be a telescopic rod with adjustable height and rear limit. When in use, by adjusting the height of the support mechanism 3, the guide groove 1 is supported by the support mechanism 3 to fit with the ball collecting cylinder 9, thereby achieving stable support for the guide groove 1 in different tilt states, improving the structural stability of the device when in use, and ensuring that the pipe cleaning ball and impurities enter the recovery groove 2 along the guide groove 1.

[0040] Preferably, a matching surface 11 adapted to the lower edge of the ball receiving cylinder 9 is provided in the guide groove 1 .

[0041] Specifically, the matching surface 11 is an arcuate surface adapted to the lower edge of the ball collecting tube 9 , and the guide groove 1 fits with the outer side of the lower edge of the ball collecting tube 9 through the matching surface 11 , so that the pipe cleaning ball and impurities can smoothly enter the guide groove 1 and then enter the recovery groove 2 .

[0042] Example 3

[0043] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a pipe cleaning recovery device of this embodiment has the same structure as that of embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, except that a buffer step 4 is provided in the guide groove 1.

[0044] A pipe cleaning recovery device of this embodiment has a plurality of buffer steps 4 arranged at intervals in a guide groove 1. After the pipe cleaning ball and impurities enter the guide groove 1, the buffer steps 4 block them and reduce their sliding speed, thereby avoiding splashing of the pipe cleaning ball and impurities caused by impact, thereby achieving stable and smooth recovery of the pipe cleaning ball and impurities.

[0045] In this embodiment, the buffer step 4 is preferably a structure in which a ridge or a vertical plate fixedly arranged in the guide groove 1 has a height that will not affect the passage of the cleaning ball and impurities; it is further preferred that each buffer step 4 is arranged in segments so that impurities can flow along the guide groove 1 and can flow along the guide groove 1 from the space between two adjacent buffer step 4 segments of the same height, so as to avoid impurities being affected by the buffer step 4 and accumulating in the guide groove 1.

[0046] Example 4

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, a pipe cleaning recovery device of this embodiment has the same structure as that of embodiment 1, embodiment 2 or embodiment 3, except that one end of the recovery tank 2 is connected to a fixing mechanism 6, and the fixing mechanism 6 is used to connect to a support 91 of a ball collecting cylinder 9.

[0048] A pipe cleaning recovery device according to the present embodiment is provided with a wing plate 21 on the outer side of one end of the recovery tank 2 close to the guide tank 1, the wing plate 21 is perpendicular to the outer wall of the recovery tank 2, a hanging ring is provided on the wing plate 21, and the fixing mechanism 6 is preferably a flexible structure, the fixing mechanism 6 is connected to the hanging ring, and when in use, the fixing mechanism 6 surrounds the support 91 of the ball collecting cylinder 9 and then connects to the recovery tank 2, so as to fix the relative position of the recovery tank 2 and the ball collecting cylinder 9, thereby further improving the structural stability of the device during use.

[0049] Preferably, the fixing mechanism 6 comprises a drawstring, and the drawstring is adjustable in length. By adjusting the length of the drawstring, the recovery tank 2 can be stably arranged in different use environments.

[0050] Specifically, the fixing mechanism 6 is preferably a braided belt with an adjustment buckle, so that the fixing mechanism 6 has a stable structure, can ensure a stable connection between the device under the impact of the cleaning ball and the support 91 of the ball collecting cylinder 9, and realize a temporary connection between the recovery tank 2 and the ball collecting cylinder 9 at different distances.

[0051] Example 5

[0052] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, a pipe cleaning recovery device of this embodiment has the same structure as that of Example 1, Example 2, Example 3 or Example 4, except that: the recovery tank 2 is provided with a plurality of hooks 7, and the plurality of hooks 7 are arranged on the top edge of the recovery tank 2, and the hooks 7 are used to hang recovery bags 8.

[0053] A pipe cleaning recovery device of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of hooks 7 arranged on the outer side of the top edge of the recovery tank 2, and the hooks 7 can hang recovery bags 8. The recovery bags 8 are plastic film structures which can be connected with the hooks 7 and laid on the bottom of the recovery tank 2 as required. The recovery bags 8 can be hung in the recovery tank 2 through the hooks 7 to realize the collection of pipe cleaning balls and impurities, facilitate the recovery of impurities discharged from the pipe cleaning balls and the ball collecting cylinder 9, improve work efficiency, and avoid environmental pollution caused by the escape of impurities.

[0054] Furthermore, it is preferred that the guide groove 1 is also provided with a plurality of hooks 7 to further facilitate cleaning of the device.

[0055] Furthermore, an integral recovery bag 8 is suspended on the inner side of the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 through the hook 7, and a single recovery bag 8 covers the inner surface of the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 as a whole. The pipe cleaning ball and impurities are directly transported into the recovery bag 8 from the opening of the ball collecting cylinder 9, so that the guide groove 1 and the recovery groove 2 only need to satisfy the function of rotating with each other, and there is no need to set an end plate at the end of the recovery groove 2 close to the guide groove 1, so that the structure of the pipe cleaning operation recovery device is simpler, the preparation is easier, and the adaptability is wider.

[0056] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pigging recovery device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a guide groove (1) and a recovery groove (2); the guide groove (1) is connected in its longitudinal direction; the guide groove (1) and the recovery groove (2) are connected; the guide groove (1) is arranged to be inclined relative to the recovery groove (2); and the inclination angle of the guide groove (1) relative to the recovery groove (2) is adjustable.

2. A pigging recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A supporting mechanism (3) is provided at the bottom of the guide groove (1).

3. A pigging recovery device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support mechanism (3) is height-adjustable.

4. A pigging recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A matching surface (11) adapted to the lower edge of the ball receiving cylinder (9) is provided in the guide groove (1).

5. A pigging recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer step (4) is provided in the guide groove (1).

6. A pigging recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A hinge mechanism (5) is provided between the guide groove (1) and the recovery groove (2).

7. A pigging recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the recovery groove (2) is connected to a fixing mechanism (6), and the fixing mechanism (6) is used to connect to a support (91) of a ball collecting cylinder (9).

8. A pigging recovery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (6) comprises a pull rope, the length of which is adjustable; a wing plate (21) is provided at one end of the recovery groove (2) close to the guide groove (1); and the fixing mechanism (6) is connected to the wing plate (21).

9. A pigging recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The recovery trough (2) is provided with a plurality of hooks (7), and the plurality of hooks (7) are arranged in an array on the top edge of the recovery trough (2), and the hooks (7) are used to hang the recovery bag (8).

10. A pigging recovery device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The guide groove (1) is provided with a plurality of hooks (7).