Probe positioning device for inspection of special equipment

By designing a probe positioning device for special equipment, including fixed components, mobile components and rotary components, the problem of inaccurate detection position in small openings and large internal containers is solved, and the accurate positioning of the probe and effective utilization of the detection field of view are achieved.

CN222634244UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18INNER MONGOLIA AUTONOMOUS REGION SPECIAL EQUIP INSPECTION & RES INST BAOTOU BRANCH
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Application Number
CN202421541078.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-02
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-02

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Technical Problem

When facing some special equipment with small openings and large internal pressure vessels, it is not convenient for personnel to enter the container for inspection. They need to detect the locations of specific points and cannot accurately locate the locations required for inspection.

Method used

A probe positioning device for inspection of special equipment is designed, including a probe body, a fixed assembly, a moving assembly and a rotating assembly. By cooperating with the fixed assembly and the moving assembly, the probe can be brought into the interior of the container and the moving assembly can be prevented from obstructing the detection field of view by rotating the assembly.

Benefits of technology

The probe is accurately moved to a specific detection position, solving the problem of inaccurate detection position in a small opening large internal container, and avoiding the occlusion of the detection field of view by moving components.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a probe positioning device for special equipment inspection. The probe positioning device comprises an inspection probe body, a fixing assembly is arranged on the outer surface of the inspection probe body, a moving assembly is arranged at the bottom of the fixing assembly, a rotating assembly is arranged on the outer surface of the moving assembly, and supporting legs are arranged at the side ends of the rotating assembly. Through the arrangement of the fixing assembly and the moving assembly, the inspection probe body is fixed by pulling the connecting block and the upper-layer fixing ring, then the upper-layer fixing ring is fixed through the fixing bolts to further fix the inspection probe body, and the supporting legs are moved to the fixed round bottom to abut against the side, away from the opening, in the special equipment to be detected. Then the driving motor drives the threaded rod to rotate, at the moment, the moving block moves on the surface of the threaded rod along with rotation of the threaded rod until the moving block moves to the vertical position of the specific detection position, and the effect of moving the detection probe body to the specific detection position is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of special equipment, and more specifically, to a probe positioning device for inspecting special equipment. Background Art

[0002] Special equipment refers to boilers, pressure vessels (including gas cylinders, the same below), pressure pipelines, elevators, lifting machinery, passenger ropeways, large amusement facilities and special motor vehicles within the site (factory) that involve life safety and are relatively dangerous. Among them, boilers, pressure vessels (including gas cylinders) and pressure pipelines are pressure-bearing special equipment; elevators, lifting machinery, passenger ropeways and large amusement facilities are electromechanical special equipment. During the production process, endoscope probes are often used to inspect the inside of pressure pipelines;

[0003] After searching, the existing patent (publication number: CN217540112U) discloses a portable probe positioning device for special equipment inspection, including a fixed sleeve, a bottom box installed on one side of the fixed sleeve, an adjusting motor installed inside the bottom box, and a threaded rod fixedly connected to the output end of the adjusting motor and located inside the fixed sleeve. By setting a driven wheel, a dual-axis motor, a driving wheel and an intelligent controller, the device can be moved in the pressure pipe, so that the panoramic camera can penetrate into the interior of the pressure pipe. By setting an adjusting motor, a threaded rod, a threaded sleeve, a sliding rod, a sliding sleeve, a folding support assembly and a slide groove, the positions of the driven wheel and the driving wheel can be adjusted so that the device can adapt to pipes of different diameters and improve the applicability of the device. By setting a Beidou satellite positioning device, the detection position of the panoramic camera can be located, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the detection depth and positioning inside the pressure pipe.

[0004] However, the above scheme still has certain shortcomings. When faced with some special equipment such as pressure vessels with small openings and large interiors, it is inconvenient for personnel to enter the interior of the container for inspection. It is necessary to inspect the position of specific points, and it is impossible to accurately locate the position that needs to be inspected.

[0005] In view of this, the utility model proposes a probe positioning device for special equipment inspection. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a probe positioning device for special equipment inspection to solve the problem that when facing some special equipment such as pressure vessels with small openings and large interiors, it is inconvenient for personnel to enter the interior of the container for inspection, and the position of specific points needs to be inspected, and it is impossible to accurately locate the position to be inspected.

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a probe positioning device for special equipment inspection, comprising an inspection probe body, a fixing component is arranged on the outer surface of the inspection probe body for fixing the inspection probe body, a moving component is arranged on the bottom of the fixing component for controlling the movement of the fixing component, a rotating component is arranged on the outer surface of the moving component for fixing and controlling the rotation of the moving component, and a supporting leg is arranged on the side end of the rotating component for support.

[0008] Preferably, the fixed component comprises a moving component and a first fixed component, the moving component is arranged inside the moving component, and the first fixed component is fixedly connected to the top of the moving component.

[0009] Preferably, the moving component comprises a moving block and a fixed shell, the moving block is arranged inside the moving assembly, and the fixed shell is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block.

[0010] Preferably, the first fixing component includes a first spring, a connecting block, a lower fixing ring, a second spring, an upper fixing ring, and a fixing bolt, one end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed shell, the connecting block is fixedly connected to the other end of the first spring, the lower fixing ring is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block, one end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the top of the lower fixing ring, the upper fixing ring is fixedly connected to the other end of the second spring, and the fixing bolt is detachably mounted on the top of the upper fixing ring.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes a second fixed component, a first rotating component, a second rotating component, a supporting component, and a connecting rod, wherein the second fixed component is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting leg, the first rotating component is arranged inside the second fixed component, the second rotating component is connected to the first rotating component through the connecting rod, and the supporting component is arranged inside the second rotating component.

[0012] Preferably, the second fixed component includes a fixed plate and a first slide groove, the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting leg, the first slide groove is opened inside the fixed plate, the first rotating component includes a first rotating ring and a connecting ring, the connecting ring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first rotating ring, and the first rotating ring is slidably connected to the first slide groove through the connecting ring.

[0013] Preferably, the second rotating component includes a second rotating ring and a second slide groove, the second rotating ring is connected to the first rotating ring through a connecting rod, the second slide groove is opened on the inner surface of the second rotating ring, and the supporting component includes a long slider and a fixed circular bottom, the long slider is slidably connected to the inside of the second slide groove, and the fixed circular bottom is fixedly connected to the side of the long slider away from the first rotating ring.

[0014] Preferably, the moving assembly includes a moving shell, a threaded rod, and a motor. The moving shell is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first rotating ring and fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second rotating ring. The motor is fixedly installed on the side end of the moving shell. One end of the threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the other end is fixedly installed inside the moving shell.

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

[0016] The utility model is provided with a fixing component and a moving component. By utilizing the above structure, the inspection probe body is fixed by pulling the connecting block and the upper fixing ring, and then the upper fixing ring is fixed by fixing bolts to further fix the inspection probe body. During inspection, the support leg is moved to the fixed round bottom to the side of the special equipment to be inspected away from the opening, and then the driving motor drives the threaded rod to rotate. At this time, the moving block moves on the surface of the threaded rod as the threaded rod rotates, thereby bringing the inspection probe body into the special equipment to be inspected until it moves to the vertical position of a specific inspection position, thereby achieving the effect of moving the inspection probe body to the specific inspection position.

[0017] The utility model is provided with a rotating component and utilizes the above structure. Since the moving component will affect the detection of some positions by the inspection probe body, it is avoided that the moving component blocks the detection field of view. By controlling the first rotating ring to rotate inside the first slide groove, the effect of avoiding the moving component from blocking the detection field of view is achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing assembly of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mobile component of the utility model.

[0022] [reference numerals]

[0023] 1. Inspection probe body; 2. Fixed assembly; 21. Moving part; 211. Moving block; 212. Fixed shell; 22. First fixed part; 221. First spring; 222. Connecting block; 223. Lower fixing ring; 224. Second spring; 225. Upper fixing ring; 226. Fixing bolt; 3. Rotating assembly; 31. Second fixed part; 311. Fixed plate; 312. First slide groove; 32. First rotating part; 321. First rotating ring; 322. Connecting ring; 33. Second rotating part; 331. Second rotating ring; 332. Second slide groove; 34. Supporting part; 341. Long slider; 342. Fixed round bottom; 35. Connecting rod; 4. Moving assembly; 41. Moving shell; 42. Threaded rod; 43. Motor; 5. Support leg. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments 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 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.

[0025] Embodiment 1

[0026] A preferred embodiment of the probe positioning device for special equipment inspection provided by the utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 4As shown: it includes a test probe body 1, the outer surface of the test probe body 1 is provided with a fixed component 2 for fixing the test probe body 1, the bottom of the fixed component 2 is provided with a moving component 4 for controlling the movement of the fixed component 2, the outer surface of the moving component 4 is provided with a rotating component 3 for fixing and controlling the rotation of the moving component 4, the side end of the rotating component 3 is provided with a supporting leg 5 for support, the fixed component 2 includes a moving part 21 and a first fixed part 22, the moving part 21 is arranged inside the moving component 4, the first fixed part 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the moving part 21, the moving part 21 includes a moving block 211 and a fixed shell 212, the moving block 211 is arranged in the moving component 4 Internally, the fixed shell 212 is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block 211, and the first fixed component 22 includes a first spring 221, a connecting block 222, a lower fixing ring 223, a second spring 224, an upper fixing ring 225, and a fixing bolt 226. One end of the first spring 221 is fixedly connected to the inside of the fixed shell 212, the connecting block 222 is fixedly connected to the other end of the first spring 221, the lower fixing ring 223 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block 222, one end of the second spring 224 is fixedly connected to the top of the lower fixing ring 223, the upper fixing ring 225 is fixedly connected to the other end of the second spring 224, and the fixing bolt 226 is detachably installed on the top of the upper fixing ring 225.

[0027] Specifically, in the preparation stage, the inspection probe body 1 is fixed by pulling the connection block 222 and the upper fixing ring 225 , and then the upper fixing ring 225 is fixed by the fixing bolts 226 to further fix the inspection probe body 1 .

[0028] Embodiment 2

[0029] On the basis of the first embodiment, a preferred embodiment of the probe positioning device for special equipment inspection provided by the present utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 4As shown: the rotating assembly 3 includes a second fixed component 31, a first rotating component 32, a second rotating component 33, a supporting component 34, and a connecting rod 35. The second fixed component 31 is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting leg 5. The first rotating component 32 is arranged inside the second fixed component 31. The second rotating component 33 is connected to the first rotating component 32 through the connecting rod 35. The supporting component 34 is arranged inside the second rotating component 33. The second fixed component 31 includes a fixed plate 311 and a first slide groove 312. The fixed plate 311 is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting leg 5. The first slide groove 312 is opened inside the fixed plate 311. The first rotating component 32 includes a first rotating ring 321 and a connecting ring 322. The connecting ring 322 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first rotating ring 321. The first rotating ring 321 is slidably connected to the first slide groove 312 through the connecting ring 322. Then, the second rotating component 33 includes a second rotating ring 331 and a second slide groove 332. The second rotating ring 331 is connected to the first rotating ring 321 through a connecting rod 35. The second slide groove 332 is opened on the inner surface of the second rotating ring 331. The supporting component 34 includes a long slider 341 and a fixed round bottom 342. The long slider 341 is slidably connected inside the second slide groove 332. The fixed round bottom 342 is fixedly connected to the side of the long slider 341 away from the first rotating ring 321. The moving component 4 includes a moving shell 41, a threaded rod 42, and a motor 43. The moving shell 41 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first rotating ring 321 and fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second rotating ring 331. The motor 43 is fixedly installed at the side end of the moving shell 41. One end of the threaded rod 42 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 43, and the other end is fixedly installed inside the moving shell 41.

[0030] Specifically, during inspection, the support leg 5 is moved to the fixed circular bottom 342 and pressed against the side of the special equipment to be inspected away from the opening. The driving motor 43 then drives the threaded rod 42 to rotate. At this time, the moving block 211 moves on the surface of the threaded rod 42 as the threaded rod 42 rotates, thereby bringing the inspection probe body 1 into the interior of the special equipment to be inspected until it moves vertically to a specific inspection position. During the inspection process, since the moving component 4 will affect the inspection of some positions by the inspection probe body 1, in order to avoid the moving component 4 blocking the inspection field of view, the first rotating ring 321 is controlled to rotate inside the first slide groove 312 to avoid the moving component 4 blocking the inspection field of view.

[0031] The working process of the utility model is as follows:

[0032] During the preparation stage, the inspection probe body 1 is fixed by pulling the connecting block 222 and the upper fixing ring 225, and then the upper fixing ring 225 is fixed by the fixing bolt 226 to further fix the inspection probe body 1. During inspection, the support leg 5 is moved to the fixed circular bottom 342 to the side of the special equipment to be inspected away from the opening, and then the driving motor 43 drives the threaded rod 42 to rotate. At this time, the moving block 211 moves on the surface of the threaded rod 42 as the threaded rod 42 rotates, thereby bringing the inspection probe body 1 into the special equipment to be inspected until it moves to a specific inspection position vertically. During the inspection process, since the moving component 4 will affect the inspection of part of the position by the inspection probe body 1, in order to avoid the moving component 4 blocking the inspection field of view, the first rotating ring 321 is controlled to rotate inside the first slide groove 312 to avoid the moving component 4 blocking the inspection field of view.

[0033] Finally, a few points should be explained: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, which may refer to mechanical connection or electrical connection, or internal communication between two components, or direct connection. "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may change;

[0034] Secondly: In the drawings of the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model, only the structures related to the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model are involved, and other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other;

[0035] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection, comprising an inspection probe body (1), characterized in that: The outer surface of the inspection probe body (1) is provided with a fixing component (2) for fixing the inspection probe body (1); the bottom of the fixing component (2) is provided with a moving component (4) for controlling the movement of the fixing component (2); the outer surface of the moving component (4) is provided with a rotating component (3) for fixing and controlling the rotation of the moving component (4); and the side end of the rotating component (3) is provided with a supporting leg (5) for supporting.

2. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed component (2) comprises a moving component (21) and a first fixed component (22); the moving component (21) is arranged inside the moving component (4); and the first fixed component (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the moving component (21).

3. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving component (21) comprises a moving block (211) and a fixed shell (212); the moving block (211) is arranged inside the moving assembly (4); and the fixed shell (212) is fixedly connected to the top of the moving block (211).

4. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first fixing component (22) comprises a first spring (221), a connecting block (222), a lower fixing ring (223), a second spring (224), an upper fixing ring (225), and a fixing bolt (226); one end of the first spring (221) is fixedly connected to the inside of the fixing housing (212); the connecting block (222) is fixedly connected to the other end of the first spring (221); the lower fixing ring (223) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting block (222); one end of the second spring (224) is fixedly connected to the top of the lower fixing ring (223); the upper fixing ring (225) is fixedly connected to the other end of the second spring (224); and the fixing bolt (226) is detachably mounted on the top of the upper fixing ring (225).

5. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (3) comprises a second fixed component (31), a first rotating component (32), a second rotating component (33), a supporting component (34), and a connecting rod (35); the second fixed component (31) is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting leg (5); the first rotating component (32) is arranged inside the second fixed component (31); the second rotating component (33) is connected to the first rotating component (32) via the connecting rod (35); and the supporting component (34) is arranged inside the second rotating component (33).

6. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second fixed component (31) comprises a fixed plate (311) and a first slide groove (312), wherein the fixed plate (311) is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting leg (5), and the first slide groove (312) is arranged inside the fixed plate (311); the first rotating component (32) comprises a first rotating ring (321) and a connecting ring (322), wherein the connecting ring (322) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first rotating ring (321), and the first rotating ring (321) is slidably connected to the first slide groove (312) via the connecting ring (322).

7. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second rotating component (33) includes a second rotating ring (331) and a second sliding groove (332). The second rotating ring (331) is connected to the first rotating ring (321) via a connecting rod (35). The second sliding groove (332) is provided on the inner surface of the second rotating ring (331). The supporting component (34) includes a long slider (341) and a fixed circular bottom (342). The long slider (341) is slidably connected inside the second sliding groove (332). The fixed circular bottom (342) is fixedly connected to a side of the long slider (341) away from the first rotating ring (321).

8. A probe positioning device for special equipment inspection according to claim 7, characterized in that: The moving assembly (4) comprises a moving housing (41), a threaded rod (42), and a motor (43); the moving housing (41) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of a first rotating ring (321), and is fixedly connected to the inner surface of a second rotating ring (331); the motor (43) is fixedly mounted on a side end of the moving housing (41); one end of the threaded rod (42) is fixedly connected to an output end of the motor (43), and the other end is fixedly mounted inside the moving housing (41).

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